So, you're ready to take the next step.

We are DELIGHTED that you are ready to take the next step with our agency! Whether you are wanting to foster, adopt, foster-to-adopt, or enter into a kinship placement, this is where you will begin your journey. If you haven’t already reviewed the basic pre-requisites for becoming a verified foster/adoptive home, please visit our Learn More page to review these requirements. Also, we’d love to visit with you at an Information Meeting, which may help you get a better idea of the best fit for you and your family. You will be embarking on quite a journey and we look forward to partnering with you as we work together to serve abused, neglected and marginalized children.

All the best as you begin your journey!

Michele L. Gorman, Ph. D. | Co-Founder and Executive Director

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Take Me to STEP 1

We are currently in the process of automating our application into a fully digital experience. We appreciate your patience as we continue to improve our processes.

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before you start...

Download and Complete

Please download the following forms, which will require you to complete and obtain notarization. During the application process, you will upload the completed documents as part of your application.

Please download the following forms, which will require you to complete and obtain notarization. During the application process, you will upload the completed documents as part of your application.

Gather in Digital Format

You will need to have the following items ready in PDF format to upload/attach as part of your application. Each item should be saved as a separate PDF so that you can attach them as requested.

  • Floor Plan of the home
  • 2985 Affidavit for Applicants for Employment (1 for each caregiver)
  • 2954 Child Care Licensing Family Violence Calls Disclosure
  • Driver’s License/Passport (1 for each caregiver)
  • 3 months of paycheck stubs or bank statements, OR most recent tax return document

Start your application

Once you have completed the items shown above, please click the link below to begin your online application. You will have the ability to save and return to your application if necessary.

 

START ONLINE APPLICATION
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Downloads

Please download and complete the specified number of forms for each item listed below.

ONLINE FORMS

Please follow the instructions for each of the forms listed below.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUEST – Complete (1) Request for each household member age of 18 years and above. *Do not request multiple times for the same individual.*

OPEN FORM
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Downloads

Please download and complete (1) one copy of each of the forms listed below.

ONLINE FORMS

Please follow the instructions for each of the forms listed below.

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Downloads

Please download and complete (1) one copy of each of the forms listed below.

ONLINE FORMS

Please follow the instructions for each of the forms listed below.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUEST – Complete (1) Request for every frequent visitor, babysitter, or household member over the age of 14 years. *Do not request multiple times for the same individual.*

OPEN FORM