a. Collect the Application Form Collect application form from the nearest Department of Social Welfare Office in the regions or DPM’s office in Mbabane (Deputy Director’s Office); Collect the application form from any SOS Children’s Villages office in Manzini, Mbabane, Nhlangano and Siteki Visit the foster care website: www.batfwabetfu.org b. You will fill in the application form and submit it the offices mentioned above. If you experience difficulty get assistance from the above mentioned offices, contact the following numbers Lubombo 76489640, Manzini 76489643, Hhohho 76489644, Shiselweni 76489646. Make sure that you understand what attachments you should submit. If you access the form online, make sure you upload the necessary attachments that accompany the form.  For online enquiries contact 76489649 /info@bantfwabetfu.org c. Return the Form with all attachments, to the nearest DSW offices or SOS CV Offices as guided above. d. The social workers will contact you to arrange for the initial formal assessment If you meet the pre-requisites or not you will be informed. ( within 7 working days) e. If you meet the pre-requisites you and other prospective foster parents will receive pre-placement orientation on foster care and the foster care process. f. Once the initial formal assessment has been completed, you will be invited to appear before the National Foster Care Child Placement Committee (7 days prior). This is where your application will be presented by the DSW. g. A final decision will then be communicated to you within 24 hours of meeting the committee. h. Your application will then be submitted to court for granting a foster care order. i. This will be followed by placement of the child/ren into your care. j. There will be a post-placement visit by the DSW. k. Your will receive ongoing support and capacity building. l. The duration for each of the steps above will depend on each case but the entire placement process should be done within 3 months.