How you become a Foster Parent?

 After speaking with our Foster Home Developer, prospective parents will receive a Welcome Email Packet with basic information about Cherished Impressions' Verification Process. The requested information should be completed and returned.

 Orientation is designed to get to know the prospective foster parent and the environment in which they will care for children. Information about the agency and how it operates is also shared, which allows all parties to make informed decisions about partnering to care for children. Training begins.

We offer a 35-hour competency-based training (in person and online) program that is co-trained by an agency staff member and a foster or adoptive parent. We provide prospective foster families with a base knowledge of information on caring for children in the child welfare system. 

Our Family Home Developer will visit you in your home to discuss your personal history, family interests and lifestyle, childcare experiences, the types of children you feel would best fit in your home, and your strengths and skills in meeting the children's needs.  

   After verifying that all requirements are met, Cherished Impressions Child Placing Agency will make a decision to certify or license you as a foster parent. 

   Cherished Impressions Child Placing Agency will match you with a child that you can leave a cherished impression on, based upon your preference, certification, and license. 

After speaking with our Foster Home Developer, prospective parents will receive a Welcome Email Packet with basic information about Cherished Impressions Verification Process. Complete and return all Transfer Documents (CICPA Application, Data Collection, Release of Information, Background Check, and Steps to Verification). 

Orientation is designed to get to know the prospective foster parent and the environment in which they will care for children. Information about the agency and how it operates is also shared which allows all parties to make informed decisions about a partnering to care for children. Training begins.

Transferring parents are required to attend at least 2 hrs of our 35-hour competency-based training. (Additional training might be required after reviewing all records.) We provide prospective foster families with a base knowledge of information on caring for children in the child welfare system. 

 Our Family Home Developer will visit you in your home to discuss your personal history, family interests and lifestyle, childcare experiences, the types of children you feel would best fit in your home, and your strengths and skills in meeting the children's needs.

   After verifying that all requirements are met, Cherished Impressions Child Placing Agency will make a decision to certify or license you as a foster parent. 

  Cherished Impressions Child Placing Agency will match you with a child that you can leave a cherished impression on, based upon your preference, certification, and license.