Become a Foster Parent Kitsap County

Contact our licensor, Lindsey, at 360-479-4994 or ics@kmhs.org to receive information and an application. You can also fill out our Foster Parent Interest Form and Lindsey will be in contact with you and mail you an information packet.

Step 2. Fill out and return your information packet.

To begin the process of becoming a foster parent, please return Background Clearances for everyone in the home over the age of 16 and the Family Home Study Application. Electronic fingerprinting will be conducted as part of the background

clearance.

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You will also eventually need to submit copies of the following: Drivers License, Auto and Home/Renters Insurance, TB test for everyone over 18, CPR/First Aid training, HIV/Blood Born Pathogen Training, and up to date Pet Shot records. The foster care licensor will guide you through the process.

Step 3. Attend Orientation and Pre-Service Caregiver Core Training.

Contact Lindsey for times and locations for both or go to the DSHS website at http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/fosterparents/training.asp

1. Foster Parent Orientation can be taken online or in a three hour in-person training.

2. Pre-Service Caregiver Core Training is a 24 hour course that preferably is attended by all parents but at a minimum the primary parent.

Step 4. A Home Visit and Interview is the last step!

Our licensor will conduct a safety inspection of your home. Home inspection guidelines are HERE.