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Making a Lasting Difference in Foster Care

Foster parents have varied backgrounds yet all have one thing in common – a desire to make a lasting difference in the life of a child in their community. Effective foster parents are flexible, patient and loving while understanding that positive change can take time and commitment. Foster parents are committed to the best interests of children.

Who Can Become Foster Parents?

Applicants desiring to foster through Childplace must meet the following criteria:

Age 25 or older

Married couples (married at least one year) or single individuals

Medical reports completed for every household member

Own or rent a home or apartment that complies with a home environment checklist

Must comply with multiple background checks for anyone 18 or older living in the home

Financial stability

Want To Know More About Foster Care?

Check out some of our Frequently Asked Questions about foster care

Foster Care FAQ

How to Become a Foster Parent

Step 1: Connect With Us

Contact our staff at (812) 282-8248 or fostercare@childplace.org to learn more about foster care and the process.

Step 2: Attend Orientation

Attend a brief orientation meeting with Foster Care Program staff to discuss the licensing process and begin documentation.

Step 3: Complete Documentation

Complete and submit an application along with additional documents including references, Criminal Background checks, and financial verification.

Step 4: Attend Training

Attend the Initial PreService Training (14 hours), in addition to CPR/First Aid and Universal Precautions. To be approved as an adoptive parent, six additional training hours will need to be completed.

Step 5: Complete the Home Study Process

"Schedule home visits with a licensing specialist to complete the home study assessment. This process enables you to make an informed decision to determine if fostering is right for you, while confirming you can provide a safe, supportive home.

Step 6: Receive Approval and Placement

If approved and licensed as foster parents, our staff will contact you about children in need of a placement. Together, we will determine if your family is a good fit for the child(ren) in need of a home.

Thank you for your willingness to share hope and encourage healing!

Ready to Take the Next Steps?

Hear From Our Foster Parents

Showing kids love and watching them blossom - knowing that you helped put that smile on their face - is the most rewarding feeling."

Ann, Childplace Foster Parent

“We became foster parents to love on our community’s most vulnerable, as Jesus commanded. We foster through Childplace because of their unwavering support, training, and resources.”

Cailen, Childplace Foster Parent

"Fostering children has been one of the greatest blessings God has given me.”

Ketlin , Childplace Foster Mom

“[As a foster parent,] you will be used for good. It will grow your heart and stretch you.”

Kami, Childplace Foster Mom