FOSTER CARE FACTS Quizzes

1. True or False: I must be married and own a large home to become a foster parent

True: These children need stable environments, which mean two parents and lots of space

False: Your marital status doesn't matter, & you can live in any safe environment with enough space

2. True or False: You do not need to have been a parent to become a foster parent

True: all you need is desire and appropriate behavior, parenting experience not required

False: foster children need experienced parents who know exactly how to care for them

3. True or False: I must have health insurance that will cover a foster child in my home

True: There are lots of medical needs, and you need insurance to cover those

False: The government covers all medical costs for foster children

4. True or False: One of the adults in our home must become a stay-at-home parent to care for foster children placed with us

True: They will need 24-hour supervision from one of the parents in the home

False: If both parents work outside the home, the child may receive childcare.

5. True or False: Once you are old enough to be a grandparent, you are too old to foster

True: These kids need foster parents with LOTS of energy

False: You're never too old to foster parent

6. True or False: You have a choice in which children are placed in your care

True: You are not immediately given children who are not a good match for you

False: You must take whoever is in need at the time

7. True or False: I can't be a foster parent if I get too easily attached to people

True: It doesn't do the child any good to have you love them, and then they leave

False: You may get attached, but you can learn to get through loving then helping your them move on

8. True or False: You must make a combined income of over $100,000 per year to be a foster parent

True

False