Foster Care
The Ministry of Foster Parents
Foster parents play a critical role in the care and development of abused, neglected and orphaned children. Being a foster parent is a vital ministry to precious children who often come from tragic circumstances.
Foster care placements can either be short-term or long-term depending on the unique circumstances of the child. While a child is in foster care we work with the child’s family to remediate the problems that caused the child to be removed, and if possible, reunite the child with their parents. In many cases, foster children go on to be placed in permanent adoptive homes.
Becoming a Foster Parent
The Florida Baptist Children’s Homes carefully screens and trains foster parents. We look for caring, Christian adults who will open up their home to a child, and where possible, to multiple children in order to provide them with the love, safety, and security that all children deserve.
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The Children’s Homes conducts a 10-week required training for prospective foster parents as well as providing on-going, hands-on assistance to foster parents as they serve.
Requirements to Become a Foster Parent
• Be at least 21 years old• Be in good health (physician’s statement required)
• Have lived in the community for at least six months
• Be an active member of a local church
• Must have supportive character references
• Must be emotionally and financially stable
• Must not have a criminal record (background check required)
• Be willing to work with the child’s biological family
• Must attend 30 hours of foster parent training
Contact us at 863-687-8811 or children@fbchomes.org for more information on becoming a foster parent.