Children enter the child welfare system for a variety of reasons. Many children are placed due to their own behavior or conditions, such as disabilities, while others may be placed due to family difficulties or financial hardship. There are options available for placement of children in the Scott County Foster Care Program. When children must leave their home they may be placed in an Emergency Shelter Home for short-term care or in a licensed foster home which offers placement for up to a year in a family setting. There are also opportunities to provide scheduled short-term respite care.
Foster parents come from all walks of life.
They may be married or single, with or without children, renters or homeowners. What they all share is a commitment to helping children through the tough times. Professional support is available for all foster care placements.