Let Us Take You Step-by-Step<\/span><\/h2>\nWith our unparalleled network of community partners, resources, and supports, we are confident that we can help you as you become a highly effective foster parent. Our ultimate goal is to provide children with a safe, secure and nurturing environment in which they can grow.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\n\n\n\t<\/th> Alba Care Services Inc.<\/strong><\/th><\/th> Other Agencies<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\t\u2714<\/td> ACSI provides a whole team of support including administrators, supervisors, social workers, behavioral specialists, transporters, trainers, and other support staff.<\/td> \u2714<\/td> Social workers and support staff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> Monthly stipend or reimbursement for your home expenses.<\/td> \u2714<\/td> Monthly stipend or reimbursement for your home expenses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> Transportation support and Visitation support<\/td> \u2714<\/td> Transportation support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> Bilingual staff<\/td> \u2714<\/td> Bilingual staff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> You receive agency support for home items that you may need for the care of your foster children, including protective gear for covid, hand sanitizer, food donations, diapers, clothing, etc., as available.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> Opportunity to earn up to $500 for referral of other parents<\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> Foster minors have access to services such as tutoring, mentoring, occupational training, driving classes, sports.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> Free CPR and first aid support<\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> Virtual or In-Person services- You may complete the certification process from the comfort of your home including training or you may come in to the agency for training. Someone will be assigned to help you with your application process.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> All annual trainings required by State Licensing are provided to you for free, these include parenting training, and other training for personal growth such as yoga, exercise and meditation training. At ACSI we like to be supportive of our parents.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> Reimbursement for fingerprints once you become certified.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> Additional support for higher level of care children including weekly behavioral specialist interventions and mental health support.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t\u2714<\/td> You are able to decide what program component you participate in, as we also serve specialized populations such as commercially trafficked minors. Specialized trainings are provided.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t
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Step One: Learn your Local Laws<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t
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In order to protect the rights of foster parents, children, and biological families, the state has various laws in place. These laws dictate the eligibility requirements for prospective foster parents, as well as provide thorough oversight once someone is approved. The foster care system in California has also adopted special policies that set forth expectations regarding communication between childcare providers and foster parents, as well as how courts should handle termination cases. As such, anyone who wishes to become a foster parent needs to be familiar with the local regulations. With an understanding of these laws, individuals can make an informed decision about whether they are ready to make this commitment while also making sure their rights are respected throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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