Foster Care

How to become
a foster parent.

What will the
kids be like?

How to
get started?

Foster Care Application

A Foster
Care Story

What does it take to become a foster parent?

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Be financially self-sustaining
  • Have adequate sleeping space
  • Have received a High School diploma or GED
  • Attend sessions with other prospective parents to learn about the children's needs and background
  • Consent to a criminal and abuse/neglect background check.
  • Particpate in a home study
  • Permit a fire and health inspection of your home.
  • Vaccinate all pets annually
  • Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid training
  • Attend 20 hours of more of training each year
 
The Children's Home of Lubbock
P.O. Box 2824
Lubbock, Texas 79408
806-762-0481

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