1) Inquiry
Express interest in foster care or adoption licensing. Call 1-888-KID-HERO (1-888-543-4376)
2) Open House
Attend an open house to receive information necessary to consider becoming a licensed resource. Preliminary background check.
3) Home Visit
A home visit assesses the physical/safety aspects of your home environment and your motivation to become licensed. You have the opportunity to ask additional questions about the process. Personal Interview.
4) Training
Attend pre-licensing training as part of your assessment or licensure. 5 to 10 weeks.
5) Assessment, Home Visits
There are follow-up home visits and interviews, completing required licensing documents and mutual assessment. Full background check.
6) Licensing
You are licensed to provide care to children entering the Department’s care.
7) Ongoing Support & Training
You’re assigned a support worker and attend support groups and post-license training. You can access numerous support services.
8) Post-licensing Training
Attend required post-licensing training on various topics.
9) Annual Re-licensing
Your home is reassessed on a regular basis.
