Iowa Department of Human Services. All rights reserved. Training opportunities are provided by the agency as part of the initial licensing process as well as continuing education on topics related to the care of foster children. The training is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills needed to work with children with special needs.
Foster parents receive a monthly payment for the care of the foster child.
The rate of payment is based on the child's age and special needs. All foster children receive Title XIX medical insurance. Foster parents do not provide separate insurance coverage for the foster child. Foster parents receive support and supervision in many ways. The foster parent works in cooperation with the social worker who placed the child in their home.