Little Known Facts About Fostering

Little Known Facts About Foster Parenting

 

  • Single individuals as well as married couples can become foster parents
  • Over 80% of Virginia’s foster parents adopt a child who they fostered
  • There are national organizations that provide training, support and advocacy for foster parents
  • Foster parents have a right to attend court hearings on their foster child and can discuss their concerns with the judge
  • Foster parents also are expected to help develop the service plan for the child with the social worker