How to become a foster parent?
Make contact with the nearest office of the Department of Social Development or a designated child protection organization.
A social worker will firstly arrange for you to be screened. The screening involves an interview and a visit to your home.
Factors that will be taken into account in the screening process include the health of the foster parent, family composition, the suitability of accommodation, the general environment and accessibility of schools and public transport.
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Other aspects considered are the prospective foster parents’ views on child-rearing and education, their ability to accept responsibility, their attitude towards the birth parents and the motivation to foster.
The foster parent, and all adults on the premises, will go through a process of vetting and selection, where after compulsory training will be undertaken.
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