FACTS ABOUT FOSTER CARE

Did you know.....? Take this quiz and see just how much you already know about foster care.

1. Which of the following is a basic requirement to be a foster parent?

You must make over $35,000 per year

You must be at least 21 years old?

You must be married

You must have a college degree

2. True or False: A child accepted into foster care must agree to stay at least 3 years

True

False

3. Ture or False: Treatment Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care are th esame

True

False

4. True or False: Foster parents receive a small stipend for each child to help cover cost of clothing and food

True

False

5. True or False: You must become certified in order to be a foster parent

True

False

6. True or False: Marital status is not an indicator of whether or not you can become a foster parent

True

False

7. How much money must you make in order to be approved as a foster parent?

You must have income that puts you above the poverty line

At least $25,000 annually

There is no income requirement other than having sufficient to provide a safe environment

None of the above

8. How many foster children are you allowed at one time?

That depends on how much space you have as well as your personal capacity to care for children.

No more than 2

There is no limit - you can have as many foster children as you want

None of th above