Becoming a Foster Parent
Quick Facts about Foster Parenting
- You may be single, divorced or married
- Financial support: approximately $400 per month per child
- You can work full time
- You do not need to own your own home
- You or any adult in the home may not have a felony
- You may not have a violent criminal record
- There are other requirements
- A letter inviting you
The D.A. Blodgett Difference
- Daycare assistance through qualifying providers
- Support for Foster Parents
- Driving assistance for foster child family visits and counseling appointments
- Foster Parent mentoring with experienced Foster Parents
- 120 years of experience in child welfare and family services
- Onsite Medical, Dental, and Psychiatric services provided
- Onsite clothing room and supplies available
Training Documents and Information
Foster Care Calendar of Events
For more information contact Tom Herold by telephone at (616) 774-4614 or by email at therold@dablodgett.org. To submit a request online, please complete the form below.
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