Become a Foster Parent

Become a Foster Parent

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Foster Parent Interest Form

Foster Parent Interest Form

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Do you want to become a foster parent? Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries is here to support you.

We walk alongside families throughout the highs and lows of their foster care journey from the moment they decide to become a foster parent. Our Family Advocates support foster parents so they never feel alone. That’s the Coyote Hill difference, and it’s why 88% of our foster families decide to continue fostering after one year, compared to the national average of 50%.

Start Your Foster Care Journey

What can you expect from Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries?

Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries is committed to supporting you from the moment you decide to become a foster parent. We focus on a quick and efficient licensing process, which means that a member from our team will reach out to you shortly after you fill out our Interest Survey.

Throughout the licensing process, you will work closely with our Family Advocates, who will work with you to complete your paperwork and conduct your foster parent trainings.

After you complete the training and paperwork, you will receive a license to foster if you meet all of the required competencies. When you receive your license, you will be assigned a Coyote Hill Family Advocate who will advocate for your family throughout your fostering journey.

What makes a good foster parent?

•Empathy and perseverance

•Flexibility and adaptability

•Sense of humor and patience

•Stability in your personal and family life

•A willingness to partner with others in the child’s life, especially the biological parents

•Excitement to learn and implement trauma-informed parenting strategies

If you think you might be interested, feel free to complete our Foster Parent Interest Survey.

How Do You Become A Foster Family?

Step 2

Visit with one of our staff to make sure we are the best fit for your family.

Step 3

Sign up to attend a STARS training.

Step 4

Complete three home visits throughout your trainer weeks with your Coyote Hill licensing worker.

Step 5

Complete medical forms, background checks, character references and all required paperwork.

Step 6

Complete a final home visit with your Coyote Hill licensing worker.

Step 7

Receive license, welcome a child into your home!

Minimum Requirements to Become a Foster Parent

To be a foster parent, you must: 

  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Complete a child abuse/neglect check and criminal record check including fingerprints.
  • Be in good health, both physically and mentally.
  • Have a stable income.
  • Be willing to participate in and complete a free training and assessment process.
  • Be part of a professional team willing to voice perspectives and concerns.
  • Be willing to partner with the child’s family.
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