The Licensing Process

• First, you need to attend an orientation, where you will receive information about foster care.

• Next you will attend PRIDE training to help better equip you to care for foster children.

• After all your paperwork has been turned in, a licensing worker will call you to set up an initial appointment to see you.

• The licensing worker will come to your home for the appointment. Both parents must be present.

• The initial visit will take 2-3 hours. You and your licensing worker will discuss various issues, like the type of children you want.

• Besides talking with you, the licensing worker will look at your home to make sure it is safe for children.

• The licensing worker will recommend that a license be issued. The supervisor reviews and then Okays the recommendation.

• The license is typed. You will receive it by mail in a few weeks.

• You are now licensed to receive and love children. Placement workers will be calling you.

• Remember not to take more children than you are licensed for.

• If you have problems or questions, call your licensing worker. We’re there for you.

• Your licensing worker will come out each year for a 1-2 hour visit. Thanks for making a difference in a child’s life.