| Step
#1 Inquiry |
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You contact
CHOICES, Inc. for information.(Inquiry link) |
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We send you an information
packet and screening forms |
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You carefully consider
and discuss foster parenting information with family, friends, etc |
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| Step
#2 Orientation |
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You complete and return
screening forms |
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You receive Orientation
training, at which time information about becoming and being a foster
parent is reviewed, and your questions are answered |
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You then complete a foster
care application and you are fingerprinted for a criminal background
check. You provide copies of your driver's license and current car
insurance |
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| Step
#3 Training |
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At the time of your Orientation
training you receive a training schedule for the next month |
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You then register for
and attend training sessions (45 hours are required for licensure).
(training description link) and (training calendar link) |
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| Step
#4 Homestudy |
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You gather and submit
some additional paperwork required to be licensed, such as medical
statements for everyone in the home |
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Once the required paperwork
has been completed and submitted, a Social Worker begins the homestudy,
which includes multiple home visits, a criminal background check on
all household members, a safety inspection, a fire inspection, etc |
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| Step
#5 Decision |
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CHOICES, Inc. sends recommendation
or denies recommendation for foster care licensing to the state |
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| Step
#6 Licensing |
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State of Ohio licenses
you as a foster parent |
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| Step
#7 Placement |
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Referral worker contacts
you with a possible placement.( referral process link) |
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You welcome a foster child
into your home |
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You attend at least 30
hours of training a year to maintain license. (ongoing training link) |
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| Step
#8 Supportive Services |
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Foster care worker begins
regular weekly home visits |
