Certification, on average, will take up to 3 months. A portion of the training is self-directed, so that part will depend on the speed in which you are able to complete online modules, and any adaptations to the home that may be required (such as making sure all smoke detectors are working, fire extinguishers are present, etc…)

The reason a child may be in foster care varies, but the most fundamental reason is that their family is experiencing turmoil. It is common that a child is removed from a home due to findings of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of the child or anything else that may make it unsafe for the child to remain in the home.

When suspicions or allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation are reported, Child Protective Services (CPS) will investigate to determine the safety of the child. If it is determined that the child is in danger, CPS will relocate the child, first searching for a relative, then working to find a foster home for the child if a relative is unable to take the child.

All ages. But most often, we see teenagers or younger children with sibling groups. We need families who are willing to embrace the joys and challenges of teens, or who would like to help in keeping siblings from being separated from one another.

There are many factors that may impact the length of time a child is in your care. The average foster child is in a home for six to eighteen months. It depends on the willingness of the biological family to work on their case plan and the determination of the team on when the case plan has been fulfilled.

As you journey through certification, you will complete documentation indicating what type of child might be best suited for your home. When you receive a call about placement, you will receive details on the child and can decide if you would like to foster that specific child or children.

Nope! You can be single, ready to mingle. Or single and not ready to mingle. Your relationship status is not a deal breaker.

Yes. AGC offers numerous wrap around supports to help you maintain your wellbeing that include, but is not limited t0. monthly support groups, therapy services, and deeply discounted AGC Daycare rates.

Yes! Each foster parent gets a set rate per day per child, which is paid out monthly. Rates depend on the level of need the child requires, which is determined by the state.

Zero dollars, but a lot of time, energy, and love.

Approximately 400,000 children are in foster care at any given time. Approximately 117,000 of them are available to be adopted.