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What is Foster Care:
- Foster care is a system where a minor is placed with a county-certified foster home, when the child cannot live with their family. Children in foster care may live with relatives or with unrelated foster parents approved by the county
- Foster care is supposed to be temporary
- The main goal of foster care is reuniting the child with their family
- Link to: Orientation to Foster Parenting
Levels of Care: Foster Care Licensing
- Level One: Child specific licensing only. Must be a relative of the child or have prior relationship with the child and/or child’s family
- Level Two: Basic Foster Care
- Level Three: Moderate Treatment Foster Care
- Level Four: Specialized Treatment Foster Care
- Level Five: Exceptional Treatment Foster Care. Staff employed foster homes
- https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/publications/pdf/2644.pdf
Is Foster Care for Me?
- Do you have a happy, healthy, stable life?
- Do you enjoy being around children?
- Do you have enough space in your home for children in need of a home?
- Can you care for children of all genders, cultures, and religions?
- Are you willing and able to work with social workers and biological parents for the needs of the children?
- Can you except that the main goal of foster care is reunification?
- Link to: Foster Parent Responsibilities, Qualifications, Supports and Rewards
Becoming a Foster Parent or Relative Care Provider:
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- Eligibility Requirements
- Be resident of Jefferson County or a Contiguous County
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be physically and mentally able to care for a child
- Meet and comply with requirements of the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Administrative Code Chapter DCF 56 – Foster Care for Children
- https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/publications/pdf/0131a.pdf
- Licensing Process
- Attend an initial appointment with foster care coordinator to receive foster care information and the foster care application and background check forms
- Return the application and background check forms
- Once background checks are completed and approved then complete Wisconsin’s Pre-placement Training for Foster Parents
- Continue with several meetings with the foster care coordinator to fill out paperwork, discuss training and complete a family history
- Eligibility Requirements
Contact Information:
- Katie Schickowski
- Foster Care Coordinator
- (920) 674-8119
- KatieS@jeffersoncountywi.gov
Thank you for your interest in fostering.
We hope you can become part of our Jefferson County family!