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This message was originally posted by [url=http://forums.adoption.com/old_boards.php?username=halfpint512]halfpint512[/url].
My husband and I are planning on buying a home that was a group home in the past. Has all handicap accessability, sprinkler system, all up to code, etc. My husband has a year into his Marriage and Family Therapy masters and I have youth and counceling in my college background. I also have experience with level 3 and 4 personal cares.
Our vision is to buy the home and to foser parenting for children with disabilities and also do respite for disabled children to give their families and caregivers a rest and chance to recharge.
I know that the requirements are for you to be able to financially sustain without the suplimental income from the children...but with our vision, the children would have to be our income because it would take both of us to do the cares and such. It is not a one person job. We are seeking support from surrounding churches and families. If we have pledges on paper as proof of income, will the state accept that as proof of income? Will they acknowledge our "missionary support" as income??:confused:
Any comments?
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This message was originally posted by [url=http://forums.adoption.com/old_boards.php?username=megwing]megwing[/url].
There are some areas, and I know there are people on the board who are doing this, where if you are willing to take a certain number or type of children, they will pay you to stay at home... I think you'd have to contact your local agency.....
Megan
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This message was originally posted by [url=http://forums.adoption.com/old_boards.php?username=lambeausam]lambeausam[/url].
I don't know what state you're in, but some states have a specialized category of foster parents called "career foster parents." The foster parents sign an agreement that they will be available 24/7, with the exception of respite. These programs are not always well advertised. Also, you may fall into the "group home" licensing category. There is a different set of guidelines and payment schedules. Check with your agency's licensing worker.
This message was originally posted by [url=http://forums.adoption.com/old_boards.php?username=hope4kids]hope4kids[/url].
I am a missionary. It has not been a problem. Have you considered getting 501c3 staus and being a small non-profit? That's what I did. I am in the process of starting a child development center for homeless children with wrap-around services for their parents. My salary all comes from individuals who send in monthly donations.
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This message was originally posted by [url=http://forums.adoption.com/old_boards.php?username=hope4kids]hope4kids[/url].
I would recommend finding a simple book on non-profits to begin learning the details. You would need a board of directors, but it doesn't need to be big. You need articles of incorporation and bylaws. Maybe you could do some research to see if there is anyone in your area who has set up something similar and could let you use their work as a guide. Maybe you could find a place that could serve as your non-profit covering while you get launched and help you in the process. I know in our area the MidAmerica Leadership Foundation provides that service - I don't know if they are national. There is also the Barnabas Foundation which works with Christian non-profits. Some Bar Associations have projects that provide free legal services to small non-profits getting started. Network. Talk about what you want to do. Write to people about it. You never know who someone may know. I did that and got connected with a wonderful groupo of businessmen who help non-profits that may otherwise fall through the cracks. they are my non-profit covering now and mentor me in all of this. I don't even know how we got connected! It is a ton of work, but it can be done.