Offer Safety, Stability, & Love
Become a Foster Parent
Open your heart and home to a child in need and discover the incredible rewards of foster care parenting.
Hear From Other Foster Parents
“I am a 6’5” man, 265 lbs, and it brings me to tears thinking about what my niece and nephew went through.
To be able to talk to your staff is such a relief, and I am not sure why I am so emotional, but these kids are my world.
This is the first time I was asked how I am doing.”
-WV Foster Dad
“Adopting siblings from foster care was one of the most rewarding things I’ve done.
Although it can be stressful at times and come with a lot of questions, waiting, and uncertainty, I would totally do it again in a heartbeat!”
-WV Foster Family
“Thank you for all you have done for me.
I really don’t know what I would’ve done without your organization’s help.”
-WV Foster Mom
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to be a foster parent in WV?
*Requirements may vary depending on the agency you are working with.
- You must be over the age of 18. Many agencies require you to be 21 or older.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and a WV resident.
- Have a stable & secure income.
- Be in good physical and mental health.
- Pass a home safety inspection.
- Free of any substantiated protective service neglect/abuse reports and clearance through the WV CARES criminal background system.
- You can be married, single, same-sex, cohabiting, or divorced. However, you should have a stable relationship or support system.
Does each child need to have their own bedroom?
Each child needs a bed of their own, not a bedroom of their own. They also need a space for their personal belongings. In some instances, however, there may be child-to-square-feet requirements or behavioral concerns that will prevent children from being able to share a room. Children may share a room with other children of the same gender.
Is there a cost to become a foster or adoptive parent?
There is essentially no cost to become a certified foster or adoptive parent. Agencies may charge small fees for background checks, and there may be costs associated with buying items for your home – for example, a fire extinguisher. Private agencies may have fees for children who are not adopted through foster care, such as infant or international adoptions.
Can I work and still be a foster parent?
You do not have to be a stay-at-home parent to be a foster parent. Many families work, and most of those work outside the home. You only need a support system. Child care is paid for when foster parents work and use a state-certified provider.
Do you get a say when it comes to who you can foster?
When you become certified to foster, you get to choose the specific criteria, including the age, gender, and number of children you’d like to care for.
Contact Us Today
Based in Hurricane, WV, Serving All of West Virginia
168 Midland Trail, Suite 1, Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-0723 (Office) | mwv@missionwv.org
Service Area
Mission WV serves all of West Virginia, including Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, and rural communities.