Florida Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years of age.
• Letters of reference from family, employer, neighbors, schools your children attend.
• Physical exam by your own doctor.
• Complete 30 hour Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting (MAPP). Enhanced foster parents must also complete an additional 30 hours of training.
• Background checks will be completed on every person over age 12 in the home.
• Letters of reference from family, employer, neighbors, schools your children attend.
• Lead child welfare agency in Broward County, Childnet, must approve your license and the Department of Children and Families must sign off on your license.
   

Qualified foster parents are also:

• Single, married, same-sex couples of any race or religion. 
• In good physical and mental health.
• Able to demonstrate financial security. 
• Able to clear a background study and provide positive references. 
• Willing to complete a home study to ensure a healthy environment.
• Willing to participate in training before fostering and during the time as a foster parent. Training is provided at no cost.