Basic requirements to become a foster parent include:
- 21 years of age
- married or single
- financially stable
- emotionally ready for parenting
- physician statement
- fingerprint clearance card
- AZ Department of Economic Security home inspection
- free of serious CPS or criminal background
- flexible schedule to meet needs of children in care
- able to provide transportation for children
- willing to consider sibling groups
- available to take in children on emergency notice
- committed to reunification with the child’s biological family
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