Space for child s things. Usable exits in children s sleeping areas. These foster homes are interested in caring only for children related to them. These DFYS approved homes meet a standard of care established in the foster care regulations. They are regularly monitored.
Some licensed homes specialize in children of a certain age.
Some licensed homes serve as emergency shelters. Others specialize in teens who are getting ready to leave foster care. Some homes provide care for teenagers who are on legal probation. Licensed foster care means a foster home is agency approved and meets basic standards of safety set by law and regulation. These standards reduce the physical risk that children may face in an unfamiliar home.