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Become A Foster Parent

Become A Foster Parent

BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

1Foster care provides education and training to individuals and/or families interested in becoming foster parents. The Department of Family Services team supports foster parent applicants though the licensing process. 

Download our Foster Parent Licensing Timeline
  • STEP 2: Go for Fingerprinting & Background Check as soon as possible: results may take up to 6-8 weeks
  • STEP 3: Gather Documentation and Complete the Foster Parent Application
  • STEP 4: Complete 24 Hours of Foster Parent Training
  • STEP 5: Prepare Your Home to Meet Safety Requirements and for Home Study

    Download our Foster Care Brochure: English or Spanish
    Download our Foster Care Information Session Packet in English or Spanish
    Download our Foster Care Information Slide Deck in English or Spanish
IDEAL FOSTER PARENTS ARE...
Children in foster care need strong and supportive caregivers who are willing to work with their biological families and the Department of Family Services to reunify them with their families. Foster parents come from a variety of backgrounds including:

  • Clark County Residents
  • Married Couples / Non-Married Couples
  • Single Females / Single Males
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender individuals
  •  and couples
  • Individuals 21 years of age and older: A ten-year age difference between child & caregiver
  • Individuals with Disabilities
  • Homeowners / Renters
  • Working Parents / Stay-at-Home Parents

    INTERIM FOSTER CARE
    Interim Care Homes or ICare Homes are family based homes that are licensed to provide emergency interim care for children from birth to five years of age, or children over the age of five and under the age of 18, or a mix of older and younger children in cases involving sibling groups. A monthly retainer fee will be paid to the ICare parent to maintain openings in their home for emergency placements.
    Download the ICare flyer.


    ADVANCED FOSTER CARE (AFC)
    AFC serves children who need extra services and supports. This is achieved by providing caregivers with the supports and additional resources they need to be successful in caring for these children. Every time a child in foster care has a placement disrupted, it creates additional trauma. By providing additional resources, AFC works towards sustainable placements that are best for the child. For more information on advanced foster care, click here.

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