What are the benefits the Foster child(ren) receives?
Monthly Subsidy (Board Rate)-depending on their age range Medicaid-until the age of 18 Daycare paidWhat are the benefits Adopted child(ren) receive?
Adoption monthly subsidy until the age of 18 (if approved) Medicaid-until the age of 18 State College in Florida (tuition paid)Are Legal fees paid for upon adoption?
State reimburse up to a certain amount (not sure of the amount)Do you have to be married to Foster or adopt?
No, you could be singleHow many rooms do I need to Foster?
At least two. One room for the Foster Parent(s) and an empty bed for the foster child in the 2nd bedroom.What are the requirements to become a Foster Parent(s)?
Completion of MAPP class and paperwork required (ex. Criminal backgrounds, income verification (sufficient income), home visits)What is MAPP?
Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting (MAPP) For an explanation of MAPP: MAPP.pdf
His House offers a 10 week course; once a week; 3 hoursWho is recommended to attend MAPP?
Those interested in fostering and adopting. If married, both must attend.What children are available for fostering?
His House receives children from 0-18, both genders, sibling groups, all races.What children are available for adoption?
Reminder, these children are part of the system and have attachments
to either birth parents, family or friends. When children are open for
adoption it is because the birth parents rights have been terminated,
reunification has been exhausted (this includes family and friends).
