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Volunteer Position: Foster Parent

General summary of volunteer project:
Provide foster care for children who are in State custody because of abuse and neglect issues. This includes caring for the children in your home and providing transportation to appointments and parental visits.

Time commitment: Varied 
Hours per commitment: Full time custody
Length of commitment: At least 1 year

Location: Your home

Specific volunteer responsibilities:

1. Care for child in the home.
2. Provide a nurturing and stable environment.
3. Provide transportation to appointments and parental visits.
4. Provide help with homework and other educational needs.
5. Provide recreational time for the child.
6. Attend school meetings.
7. Cooperate with CPS and professional staff.
8. Provide feedback to the child's worker regarding the progress of the child.
9. Give feedback and help create the child's Plan of Service.

Volunteer qualifications:

1. Must be 21 years old.
2. Must not have any felony convictions that are classified as a crime against the person.
3. If married, must be married for at least two years.
4. Be willing to share information regarding your background and lifestyle.
5. Agree to a home study, which includes visits with all household members.
6. Complete a parenting application.
7. Consent to a criminal background check.
8. Attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children.
9. Agree to a non-physical discipline policy.
10. Permit fire and health inspections of your home.
11. Vaccinate pets annually.
12. Obtain and maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification.
13. Obtain TB testing.

Training required:

1. 24 - 50 hours of training.
2. CPR/ First Aid Certification
3. 20 hours of ongoing training annually.

Required training provided at: Various locations.

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