Saturday, March 8, 2008

Week 8, Blog 2 (TA)

Audience: foster parents in Utah

- usually have a good marriage
- receive monetary reimbursement and other benefits
- have monthly house inspections
- participated in training opportunities and technical assistance
- Pre-service training which consists of 8 classes (32 hours).
- able to maintain a safe and secure environment
- verification of being financially stable (enough money to meet the needs of the family)
- have a recent physical exam for the home caregiver and other adult family members
- age 21 or older
- Child Abuse Data Base Screening/Criminal Background Screening Release Form
- Couples in a cohabitating relationship are not eligible to become Foster/Adoptive Parents in Utah.
- legal residents of the United States and Utah
- may be married, single, divorced or widowed
- are physically, mentally, and emotionally able to care for children
- have provided at least five references to vouch for their parenting abilities
- safe residence
- have access to transportation


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