Requirements of Therapeutic Foster Care Families
- Minimum age is 21; maximum age is 60
- Two parent-families are preferred, but single parents must have a certified alternate care giver
- At least one care giver must be available at all times (flexible job)
- Education:
- College degree, or
- High School Diploma, two years college with two years experience in specialized field, or
- Four years work experience/parenting of children with special needs
- Fingerprints (criminal background check, OCS, State, FBI)
- Home study
- Training (initial and on-going)
- Physical exam
- Participate in all meetings (FTC, medical, psychological, etc.)
- Cooperate with family visits
- Keep accurate records (monthly report of activities, incidents)
- Work directly with GCTFS worker, OCS worker, school and other identified care givers
- Participate in the devising of child's treatment plan and the implementation of identified goals and objectives
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| HOW to Apply
Baton Rouge and Houma
If you would like to become a foster parent, please fill out this interactive PDF form, save or print it for your record, and click the e-mail button to submit it. Our foster care staff will contact you shortly.
New Orleans
Please contact the office for application's guidelines. |
contact us
Region |
Contact |
Phone Number |
Baton Rouge |
Foster Care Department |
(225) 201-0696 |
Houma |
Stephanie Ward |
(985) 851-4488 |
New Orleans |
Foster Care Department |
(504) 361-9950 |
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| for more information
If you would like to find out more information about becoming a foster parent, you can visit the Department of Social Services' website.
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