Sometimes, difficult circumstances prevent a birth family from being able to provide for the needs of their children. When this happens, we step in. By ensuring a child has a warm, loving place to land, we can help them continue to grow and develop until a permanent plan can be determined.
Learn about fostering through CHS.
Fill out an online application and pay for a background check.
A specialist with call you to set up an interview and prepare you for training.
Complete the training courses required to obtain a license.
Finish classes and complete the required paperwork.
Receive approval as a licensed foster home and discuss potential placements with your CHS Specialist.
Your CHS Specialist will work with you to place a child in your home.
Children entering foster care have often experienced trauma and may be dealing with difficult emotions. As a foster parent, you’ll receive trauma-informed training that can help you navigate these situations. We’re here to guide you throughout your time as a foster family … and help you determine if fostering is right for you.
Through our 115+ years of experience, we’ve learned what foster families need, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Our quality support, trauma-informed services and training opportunities can help support and guide you to meet the unique needs of a child in foster care.
Our community is vital to our success. Find out how your time, talent and resources can help more children find and experience loving families.
It takes a village to raise a child. And it takes a community to affect lasting change. Invest in the lives of children and make a difference for families everywhere.
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