Get Application To Foster Or Adopt

Filling out the application to foster or adopt is a vital step in providing loving homes to children in need. This guide serves to assist you in completing the online form accurately and efficiently, ensuring that you provide all necessary information.

Follow the steps to properly complete the application online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the application and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin with the applicant information section. Provide the full legal names of all applicants, including any maiden or previous names, and the date of birth for each individual. Ensure accuracy in the information provided.
3. In the contact information section, fill out your home address, city, zip code, and how long you have resided there. Include home, cell, and work phone numbers, along with email addresses for both applicants.
4. Complete the children section by listing your children’s names, sex, date of birth, and details about who they are currently living with. If you have more than four children, attach an additional page with their information.
5. Provide information about any other adults living in your home, including their names, sex, date of birth, and relationship to the applicants.
6. Address health and medical factors by indicating whether your family has medical insurance and providing information on any health conditions affecting household members.
7. Answer questions regarding criminal records. Provide explanations for any felony or misdemeanor convictions and if anyone has previously been investigated for child abuse or neglect.
8. In the residence section, provide information on safety measures such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers available in your home.
9. Complete the section on additional items, such as your main mode of transportation and whether you have automobile insurance.
10. Indicate your interest in fostering or adopting and specify the type of child you may consider. Provide any preferences for age and gender.
11. Answer questions regarding any previous applications for adoption or foster care and if you give consent for communication between agencies.
12. Review all entered information for accuracy. Finally, sign and date the application to acknowledge your understanding and permission for information sharing.
13. Once completed, you can save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start filling out your application to foster or adopt online today!