Things To Consider

Things to Consider

• What are your beliefs and attitudes about the Teller County Department of Human Services?
• What are your beliefs and attitudes about Foster Care?
• What are your reasons/motivation for becoming a foster or foster/adopt parent?
• Are you ready emotionally and is your home ready?
• What impact might fostering have on your own family? What if you end up adopting a child?
• How stable is your family?
• How is the physical health of your family members and yourself?
• What age and behaviors of children versus your own children would be the best match?
• Have you talked to your own children and/or family about fostering?
• Is it realistic for you to become a foster parent?

Basic Expectations of a Foster Parent

• Support reunification when it is in the best interest of the child
• Healthy communication with a child's treatment team
• To ask for support when needed