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Becoming a Foster Parent

At the Child Guidance Foster Family Agency, our caring and devoted staff will assist you in completing the following list of requirements for becoming a foster parent. To make the process as simple as possible, all training is performed at one location with the exception of the background check and the CPR/First Aid Training.

REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a valid CA ID or Driver's License with a DMV print out on file Pass a background check (Dept. of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Index)

Have sufficient income (can included social security or other forms of assistance) Pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test and general health clearance

Be CPR and First Aid Certified

Have completed the pre-certification training course

Pass home evaluation and meet the State of California Foster home safety requirements.

At the Child Guidance Foster Family Agency, we walk you through the entire process at your own pace, giving incentives for completing the each of 4 steps. We aim to assist you in completing the certification process in two months while making it as simple and effective as possible. The certification process is designed to cater to your individual and family needs.

Financial compensation will be provided to assist with the care and needs of the children. Become a Certified Foster Parent Today! click here for more
 

Our Mission

To help you provide a healthy, happy home to one of the thousands of Kern County children in need of temporary placement.

The Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic is Kern County's oldest counseling center for children, adolescents and their families.