Home Study Process

When a child enters foster care, the law says that children should be placed with relatives when they are safe and appropriate. The relative then can work to become a certified foster parent for that child.

In order to become certified foster parents, Relative Care Providers must pass a home study, criminal background check, and APS/CPS check (Adult Protective Services/Child Protective Services). The home study process will involve visits to the relative home by a social worker, a home safety check, interviews, and paperwork. They must also complete PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education) training.