BECOME A NYAP FOSTER PARENT

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Ohio foster parent general qualifications & requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• May be single, married or co-parent(s)

• Must be able to provide a safe, loving and nurturing home
• Must be in good physical and mental health
• Must have adequate space in home for additional children
• Must have sufficient income and be financially stable
• Must be willing to support connections between children and their parents and support reunification
• Complete application provided by NYAP
• Complete 36 hours of preservice training
• Complete CPR and First Aid
• Complete and clear all required criminal, children services and driving background checks – required for all adult household members
• Provide personal references, including three non-related, one relative and all adult children
• Must have a physical exam and medical statement completed by an approved healthcare provider
• Complete home study assessment, including interviews with all household members, home safety inspection, fire inspection and additional required paperwork that will be identified during the home study process
• Must meet all ODJFS & NYAP foster home licensing requirements