Minimum Age:

Blanket Fort Hope is looking for foster parents with a minimum age of 25.

Safe and Suitable Housing:

Foster parents must have a safe, clean, and stable home environment where the child can have their own bed. There should be adequate space for the child’s needs, and the home must be free from physical hazards.

Proof of Housing:

Foster parents typically need to provide proof of residency, whether they rent or own their home. The house or apartment should be suitable for children, with proper childproofing and safety measures in place.

Criminal Background Check:

All adult members of the household (and sometimes older children in the home) must undergo criminal background checks to ensure there are no prior convictions related to child abuse, neglect, or serious criminal offenses.

Child Abuse Registry Check:

Foster parents and all household members will be checked against state child abuse and neglect registries.

Financial Stability:

While foster parents do not have a set income requirement, they must demonstrate the ability to provide for their family and meet the financial needs of a child.

Physical and Mental Health:

Foster parents must be in good physical and mental health. Foster parents must submit a physical examination record.

Substance-Free Home:

Foster parents must be free from illegal drugs or alcohol abuse. This is important for the safety and wellbeing of the children placed in their care.

Married, Single, or In a Relationship:

Foster parents can be single or married.

Relationship Stability:

If a couple is applying to foster together, Blanket Fort Hope will assess the stability of their relationship and whether they are in a healthy, supportive partnership that can offer a child a stable environment.

Ability to Nurture:

Foster parents should be compassionate, patient, and willing to provide nurturing care for children who may have experienced trauma or hardship.