Become a Foster Parent

How can I become a PPCH Foster Parent?

Every child is unique and PPCH Foster Care believes that every foster parent has something unique to offer a child in need.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to pass CBI, FBI, Child Abuse Registry background checks
• Must be First Aid and CPR certified (offered FREE at the agency)
• Must complete CORE training + other training hours
• Must complete a SAFE home study with agency personnel

Additionally you must:

• Want to make a difference in the lives of children in need
• Want to provide nurturing guidance in a safe home
• Want to mentor children and their families
• Want to work collaboratively with team members to ensure children the foster child in your home finds much needed permanency – either through a biological family member or an adoptive home

Benefits of becoming a Foster Parent with PPCH

• Intensive training, free of cost through the agency prior to any child being placed in your home
• Individualized support and assessments prior to placement to ensure the right child is placed in your home.
• On-call workers available to you at any time prior, during or following the placement of a child in your home
• Free CPR, First Aid and Initial Orientation Training for all foster parents
• Free on-going training (required by the State of Colorado) for the maintenance of your foster parent license
• Network of other agency foster parents to utilize for questions, advice or support.
• Financial assistance/reimbursement dependent on the needs of the child
• Plus much more!

Please email Mackenzie Wilusz at mwilusz@parkerpch.com and/or Natasha Bossio at nbossio@parkerpch.com if you are interested in learning more about our program and the children we serve. Thank you for your interest!