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Most importantly, you must be committed to providing
a safe and stable home for a child. You must enjoy
caring for children, and be prepared for both
the challenges and the rewards that fostering
offers.
Criteria for foster and adoption
applicants:
- Reside in Durham region.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Be of good general health.
- Be financially self-sufficient.
- Have no criminal record or charges pending.
- Have stable family relationships, including
being with or without a partner for at least
two years.
- Have consent of all immediate family members.
- Have healthy individual and family histories.
You must also:
- Have an approved home with adequate living
and sleeping space for a child.
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out essential
parenting duties.
- Be willing to learn new skills and participate
in ongoing training.
- Be willing to work with the DCAS and other
professionals in providing a supportive system
of care.
- Be sensitive to the cultural differences
and backgrounds of children in care.
- Be willing to work with and understand both
the child and his or her family.
- Be willing to work towards the child's future,
whether it is the child's return home or another
permanent plan (such as adoption).
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent,
please contact us and request an application interview. Contact us at 905.433.1551 or durhamcas@durhamcas.ca.
Eligible applicants then attend several mandatory
training classes. We will continue to conduct
family interviews to assess the family situation.
Once approved, the home is formally opened as
a foster home. The entire process takes approximately nine months.
The decision to become a foster parent is very
significant. The time spent in the approval process
gives you time to learn more about the process
and think about your decision carefully.
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