Talk over the decision with your family members. Foster care can be a good experience for children in taking care of others in the community. But foster care makes demands on all family members. Make sure it is a family decision. Becoming a foster parent is not as simple as applying for a job.
Paperwork needs to be filled out.
Some issues need to be checked such as previous histories of child abuse, criminal history or substance abuse. A visit to your home will also be made. The visit will probably last 1 to 2 hours. Get an application packet from your DFYS worker.