How to be a foster parent How to be a foster parent Children are unable to live with their parents for a variety of reasons.
Foster parents can be any race or religion, young parents, old parents, and single parents.
As long as you can provide a safe and loving home for a child, you can be a foster parent. It is a tough but very rewarding job. You must be willing to give time, energy, and your heart in the process. Dealing with children who have been abused or who have lost a parent takes a great deal of patience and understanding. People who live in apartments, condos, and town homes are all welcome to apply.