What is the process to becoming a licensed foster home?
Take a look through the guided process here.

How long do children remain in a foster home?
This may vary as the intention of foster care is to hopefully reunite the child with family if possible. Some children may remain in care for a shorter period of time, whereas others may remain in foster care for years while permanency options are explored.

Are foster children ever adopted?
It is not the intention of fostering to be able to adopt a child that you are providing care to. Reunification back to family of origin is always the preference. However, when thatis not possible, to provide stability and permanence for a child private guardianship oradoption may occur. To be noted, adoption may not be granted to you as the child’s current caregiver.

How old do I have to be to become a Foster Parent?
You must be over 18 years of age. For additional eligibility requirements, refer to theattached timeline documentwhich outlines necessary forms to be submitted.

I am single. Does that impact my ability to become a Foster Parent?
No, McMan accepts applications from single people, couples, same sex couples, personsof different ethnicities, common law relationships, and retired persons. We believe thatthe demographics of any family/individual providing care to a foster child is broad andmay encompass many different facets.

I am unsure if I am ready to foster full time. Am I able to be a respite option toprovide relief to foster families?
Yes. Respite homes provide a needed service and resource to existing foster families. It is a different process from becoming a licensed foster home, but also a good lead in todetermine if fostering full time may be an option for you in your future.