A safe home
has never meant
so much
COVID-19 has changed all of our lives —and made life even harder for kids who are struggling. You can make a difference. By fostering through a Foster Plus agency or becoming a Relief Parent, your home can be a safe place for a child who needs you now more than ever.
Foster Plus is an effort of 10 social service agencies collaborating to connect kids in need with the support and stability of committed, caring foster families.
Foster parents Nick and Nanci opened their home to Sebastien—and they’ve never been the same. Hear their story.
Whether for a year or just a weekend, hear how they’ve made a difference in kids’ lives.
With Foster Plus, you can provide care as a full-time Foster Parent or a part-time Relief Parent.
A caring and stable home is just the beginning. When you foster with a Foster Plus agency, you’ll be supported 24/7, every step of the way.
- NICK, FOSTER PARENT
To foster with a Foster Plus agency, you must meet the following basic requirements:
Local agencies may have additional requirements beyond those listed here. Contact your local agency to learn more.
Foster Plus agencies provide foster parents a stipend starting at $1,400/month. The stipend varies among agencies and based on the needs of each kid. It’s used to cover costs such as food, transportation, clothing, utility bills and activities.
Yes. All families must go through a certification process before qualifying. Training is an important part of this process, and you’ll receive specialized training to make sure you’re ready to address the young person’s specific needs. Download our information sheet to learn more about the training and support you'll receive.
The placement process is a team effort, and your local agency's staff will work to understand which young people will be the best fit for your family. During the certification process, your certifier will work with you to determine your strengths, helping to ensure a successful match with each placement.
Support staff are available around the clock to help you with any issues that may arise. You’ll receive a list of contacts and are encouraged to reach out any time. In addition, you’ll receive specialized training to help you address a number of specific situations.
The certification process usually takes between six weeks and four months, but this can vary among local agencies. Download our information sheet to learn more.