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Begin Your Foster Care Journey!

Everday children in our region face the unthinkable and are removed from their homes for reasons beyond their comprehension.If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time to step forward. Join our faith-driven Foster Care Agency and help us provide loving homes!

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

We will Reimburse you for Training & Certification!

The Good Shepherd Foster Family Services offers prospective Resource Families up to $500 to complete the training & certification to become a Resource Parent!

Support

24-Hour support, 7 days a week from Clinical Social Workers and Behavioral Health staff services who are immediately responsive to emails, phone calls, text messages and more.

Certification

From filling out your documents to training and document submittal, we will be there along the way!

Fulfillment

Be prepared for a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment as you establish a nurturing relationship with your foster children!

Custom Software

Using our Custom Software you will be able to communicate with us and upload all necessary documents for your foster child!

Activities

Seasonal events to celebrate and support resource (foster) parents and children, such as backpacks, haircuts and school supplies every July, and holiday gifts and a party every December.

Funding

In addition to the $500 voucher, we will be allocating funds to approval expense such as LiveScan, Safety Equipment and other necessary items!

Yes, 2 weeks!

We guarantee an agency approval decision within 2 weeks!

*Conditions apply. Agency Approval is dependent on receipt of all necessary documentation.

Pre-Service Training (0-7 Days):

Home Study and Evaluation (0-12 Days):

Licensing and Certification (0-21 Days):

Child Matching and Placement (Post 30 Days):

Community Outreach Events Completed

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Average Monthly Support to Each Foster Family

Average days for child matching and placement

Our Resource Parent Principles

Our primary focus is on the comprehensive support of our foster parents, ensuring they have everything necessary to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children in their care. While our dedication to child safety and well-being remains paramount, we recognize that empowering our foster families is key to achieving this goal. Contact us for further details.

What kind of support can I expect from The Good Shepherd after placement?

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Does having a medical background benefit me as a foster parent?

Are there any financial aids for foster parents regarding clearances?

What age and genders are the children available to foster?

How can I communicate any concerns or questions I might have as a foster parent?

Let's Begin the Journey:

Submit the form below and we will be in touch with you!

The Good Shepherd Foster Family Agency is a non-profit entity part of the The Coptic Diocese of Los Angeles and the Diakonia Department of Services