The nitty gritty

After my application had been approved I was invited to attend an orietation meeting at the office. It was about an hour and they went over basics like required training, documents, inspections and expectations.

To be considered as a Foster Parent with A World For Children you must:

●	Be at least 24 years of age (each guardian).
●	Be married/divorced/widowed at least one year or single.
●	Be in satisfactory health.
●	Have dependable transportation.
●	Have a bedroom of at least 80 square feet for a foster child.
●	Have stable income to support your family and household.
●	Pass a fire and health inspection.
●	Have a high school diploma, a GED, or be able to pass a competency test to demonstrate basic skills necessary for parenting.
●	Have no criminal record or history of abusing a child.
●	Be mentally healthy.
●	Be a citizen, permanent resident, or other qualified alien of the United States as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1641(b).
●	Have enough child care or life experience to provide sufficient background to become an effective foster parent.

You must also:

●	Complete required hours of foster parent training.
●	Be willing to abide by a policy of no physical discipline.