Aside from providing a loving, safe and nurturing environment, there are other needs for youth placed in your home. These include but are not limited to:
- Having a flexible schedule
- Transporting youth to appointments (medical, psychological, psychiatric, etc)
- Advocating for the youth’s best interest to DSS workers, those present in court hearings and other professionals
- Being trauma-informed and trauma aware
- Participate in trainings to gain more knowledge of your foster youth’s needs
- Document all events, medical appointments, incident, and other concerns
- Keeping all paperwork up-to-date and in compliance
- Following regulations regarding decision making for the child or children in your care