Steps to Become Certified:
There are numerous variables along the certification process that impact the completion of these steps. But in general the process should be as follows:
Step one:
Get as much information about foster care or adoption as you can. The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) offers opportunities to talk with staff, or attend a Foster Care information session to ask questions and learn more before attending the required training. Inquire Now!
Step one:
Get as much information about foster care or adoption as you can. The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) offers opportunities to talk with staff, or attend a Foster Care information session to ask questions and learn more before attending the required training. Inquire Now!
Step two:
If you are ready to begin the process to become a certified foster or adoptive home then the next step would be to attend the Foundations training. Find the schedule here.
Foster and adoptive parents require skills that are unique to parenting children with special needs. It is critical that the parents learn about:
Step three:
During the course of the training program you'll receive an application for a homestudy, Criminal History form and other paperwork necessary to apply. Complete these forms and turn them back into DHS.
Step Four:
Once your application packet is processed, you will be assigned a certification worker. This worker will then conduct 3 - 5 home visits to gather information necessary to complete your homestudy. The entire process may take anywhere from 3-6 months.
If you are ready to begin the process to become a certified foster or adoptive home then the next step would be to attend the Foundations training. Find the schedule here.
Foster and adoptive parents require skills that are unique to parenting children with special needs. It is critical that the parents learn about:
- The children who will be in their care;
- Agency rules and regulations; and
- How to effectively work with therapists, schools, etc. to help children in their care.
Step three:
During the course of the training program you'll receive an application for a homestudy, Criminal History form and other paperwork necessary to apply. Complete these forms and turn them back into DHS.
Step Four:
Once your application packet is processed, you will be assigned a certification worker. This worker will then conduct 3 - 5 home visits to gather information necessary to complete your homestudy. The entire process may take anywhere from 3-6 months.
