Foster Parent Resources

Rights and Responsibilities of Children and Youth in Foster Care

Rights and Responsibilities of Foster Parents

Child Handbook to Foster Care

Foster Parent Handbook

Minimum Standards for Foster Homes

Region 2 Placement Incentives

Professional Foster Parent Incentives:

• Sign On Bonus: $1000 to new families; this will allow families to prepare their home for their first placements. $500 at licensure and $500 once their first placement is accepted.
• Longevity Bonus: Foster Parents will receive a $100 per year bonus, capping out at $1000.00.
• Stability of Placement Bonus: TFI homes meeting the criteria will receive the following bonuses to maintain placement (per child):
  • $500 at 30 days
  • $750 at 90 days
  • $1000 at 180 days
  • $1000 at 365 days and every 365 days for the length of the child’s placement