Larimer County Foster Care

FAQs):
What Does a Foster Family Do?
- Commit to the temporary care of any length
-Meet the day-to-day needs of the child
-Transport the child to visits and appointments
-Help the child grow and heal
-Model healthy parenting and boundaries
-Work as part of our County’s team to help strengthen and reunify the child’s family. Who is Eligible to Become a Foster Parent? Legal residents, 21 years or older, are eligible to apply. There are no restrictions based on race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. You should have stable health and income sufficient to support your family. What Is the Training and Certification Process and How Long Does it Take?
-Orientation
-Trauma-Informed Training Classes and CPR/First Aid
-Convenient Online Application & Background Check
-Home Study - A series of interview, questionnaires, and a home safety inspection
-Certification

The process can take 60-90 days. What Kind of Resources and Support Can I Expect to Receive as a Foster Parent?
-Medicaid for child
-Financial stipend to help reimburse you for expenses
-Ongoing training, support, and access to county professionals
-Support with filing adoption paperwork and fees (in adoptive cases)
-Resources and referrals
Can I Adopt Through the Foster Care System?
-Yes, in some cases. When a child or sibling set cannot be reunified with their biological family a foster family may be able to move forward with adoption. You must be interested in fostering Larimer County children or moving forward with a Larimer County legally free or waiting child to be considered by our program for training and certification.