ABOUT FOSTER CARE: 1. The Philosophy Behind Foster Care   2. The Children Who Need Homes    3. What is Permanency Planning?    4. Common Terms and Their Meanings.

IS OUR FAMILY SUITED TO FOSTERING? 1. Basic Foster Parent Requirements     2. Characteristics of a Healthy Family   3. Characteristics of a Successful Foster Family      4. House & Property Requirements   5. Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Involvement

CAN I MEET A CHILD'S NEEDS?   1. Training Overview   2. Classification of Training Levels & Child Needs   3. Training   4. Matching Foster Families and Children In Care    5. Do Foster Parents Have a Choice Regarding Children Who Come Into Their Home?

FINANCES:   1.  Funding for Foster Families     2.  Expenses for Children In Care

FOSTERING WITH CROSSROADS:   1. A Brief History of Crossroads   2. Supports for Foster Families   3. Yes, There is Paperwork

THE HOME ASSESSMENT: What to expect when you have your home assessed as a foster home.

I'M INTERESTED!  WHAT'S NEXT?  Open, read and print off a checklist of the steps involved in assessing and opening a foster home.