Foster Parents Qualifications | Adams County Government

Foster Parent

May have children, no children, or grown children;
May be of any race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or cultural background;
May work outside of the home, or from home;
May be married, single, or living with a partner;
May be a renter or homeowner and;
May be of diverse economic status and family composition

Our Values & Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age (CDHS Vol. 7.708.22).
Must be a US citizen, legal Permanent Resident of the US, or lawfully present in the US
Must have adequate space and a bedroom available for the foster child. (May be shared with another child) (CDHS Vol. 7.708.22B)
Must have a stable income to support your existing family (CDHS Vol. 7.708.21i).
Must be healthy enough to care for a child.
Must complete our application process starting with an information meeting
Must pass a home study.
Must be approved by our County Department of Human Services.
Spouses or live-in partners must also be committed to the program.
Must be emotionally healthy to care for children who have experienced trauma.

You will not qualify if any adults in the household have been convicted of any of the following (including any deferred judgment):