Foster Care

Foster Care Services works with licensed foster homes within the surrounding communities of Jeffersonville, IN. Trained foster parents, under the supervision of Childplace, provide a safe environment for children who have special needs or who have been subject to abuse or neglect.

How the Program Works | Client Services | Population Best Served | Foster Parent Licensure Process

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:

• Healthy patterns of discipline are utilized while primary relationships are mended
• Spiritual growth is encouraged
• Respite care and step down services provided
• Case Managers on call 24 hours per day - 7 days a week
• Intensive case management is utilized to maintain contact with parents, caseworkers and foster parents

• Individual and Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Psychological Evaluation
• Drug and Alcohol Assessment
• Psychiatric Support

Basic requirements:

• Must be 25 or older
• Married couples or single individuals
• Prefer non-smokers
• Submit an application with four references
• Child protective services background checks for anyone 18 and over living in the home
• Criminal background checks for anyone 18 and over living in the home
• Home Study
• Financial Profile
• Safety check of home
• Physical Exam and TB test
• First Aid, CPR and Disease Prevention certification
• Complete initial state required foster parent curriculum (minimum 20 hours)
• Mandatory yearly training/recertification