Basic Requirements to Become a Foster Parent

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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