It is said that Foster Families are not born but they are made. The classes are designed for a lot of group interaction. The effectiveness of these classes diminishes when classes are made up of only 2-3 people. Some offices hold their classes one night a week for 8 weeks, some double up the classes to twice a week. Some hold classes partly during the week and on Saturdays.
Some offices hold daytime classes.
The sessions listed below are usually offered in this order, but may be adjusted by the individual foster care workers. In this session an overview of foster care will be presented. We will discuss the impact that fostering may have upon your family. Questions or concerns about fostering will be addressed. Module 2 - Regulatory Rules of becoming a foster parent are presented.