Foster Parenting and Money

How much do Foster Parents get paid? Is it a great way to make money so you can stay home and work?

1. True or False: If I want to be a stay at home mother I should just sign up to be a foster parent. I will get paid for that.

True

False

2. True or False: Foster parents only receive a small amount of money each month meant to help subsidize the care of the child placed in their home.

True

False

3. The money paid to foster parents is to be used for:

Food for the foster child

Clothing for the foster child

Date nights for the parents

School supplies for the foster child

Numbers 1, 2 and 4

4. True or False: Often, taking care of a foster child is more costly than the subsidy received from the government.

True

False

5. True or False: My own health insurance will pay for the foster child's medical expenses.

True - as soon as the child is placed in my home, s/he is covered.

False - the state covers all medical costs for my foster child

6. True or False: I will probably use some of my own money to help pay for my foster child's needs and wants.

True

False

7. True or False: If I adopt my foster child, they will still be covered with the state for medical expenses.

True

False

8. True or False: My foster children's parents are required to provide appropriate clothing and supplies while they live with me.

True

False