At Family Care for Children and Youth, we are always actively seeking potential foster families to join our private agency. Although adoption is ideal when dealing with situations where the child cannot return to his/her biological family, we also need families willing to provide temporary and emergency foster care. In the state of Pennsylvania, there are certain requirements that foster parent applicants must meet. If you’re considering opening your home to children in need, review these requirements to find out if you’re eligible to apply.
Parent Requirements
Foster parents must be at least 21 years of age, and they must pass a medical screening done by a licensed physician. This medical appraisal establishes that the applicant is physically able to care for children and also does not have any communicable diseases.
Residence Requirements
In the state of Pennsylvania, foster family residences must have at least one flushing toilet, one sink, and one bathtub or shower with both cold and hot running water. The home must also have a functional heating system and telephone. Childrens’ sleeping areas cannot be placed within hallways, stairways, unfinished attics or basements, garages, bathrooms, eating areas, closets, sheds, or other detached buildings. Foster children of the opposite sex must be in separate rooms if they are five years old or older. Lastly, each child must be provided his or her own clean mattress, pillow, linens, and blankets.
The requirements for becoming eligible to provide foster care in Pennsylvania also include rules regarding child discipline, child safety, and more, so a little bit of research may be in order. If you’re ready to become a foster parent, or if you have any questions, contact our foster care agency in PA.
With experienced, compassionate and dedicated professionals, we'll work with you in order to find the best solutions. Whether you know a child in need of emergency services, or you are looking to provide a home for those in need, call us today!
The mission of Family Care for Children & Youth, Inc. is to be the best social service agency committed to providing an excellent standard of care and culturally competent services while communicating compassion, empathy, and hope for the future.
OUR HAPPY FAMILIES SAY IT ALL
Check out our success stories below
"THEY CARE ABOUT THE CHILDREN AND ARE VERY THOROUGH"
My husband and I always tell people that talk to us about wanting to foster or adopt about our agency. We enjoy working with this agency because the staff not only care about the careful placement of a child but also about us as a family. Our agency is available and quick to respond to us whether we have an emergency or just a question. They care about the children and are very thorough to ensure the children and the foster family are getting what they need.
Alice Cedrone
"WE ENJOY GIVING BACK"
Fostering is very positive experience not only for ourselves but also for the child’s well-being. We enjoy giving back. Providing a loving, nurturing home to a child gives the child an opportunity to have a normal childhood as possible.
Millie Flores
"WE WOULD RECOMMEND FCCY"
Picking FCCY to work with has been the best thing my husband and I could have done. We have had only positive experiences with this agency. The case managers are so good and give you total support as a foster parent. We would recommend FCCY to others looking into foster care.
P. Kyler