What reasons can disqualify you from becoming a foster parent?
In Virginia, factors that can disqualify you from fostering or adopting include failing required training or income standards, having health or character concerns, maintaining an unsafe home, providing false information, or having a criminal record or child abuse history. Background checks and home studies ensure only safe, stable, and qualified families provide care for children.
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Episode 11: The Biggest Challenges Facing Foster Care TodayIn this episode of Kingswell Conversations, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents, shares his personal view on the three biggest challenges facing…
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Episode 8: What Do Agencies Look For In Foster Parents?In this episode, I speak directly to one of the most common questions I receive: what are agencies actually looking for in a foster parent? Spoiler alert: there is no…
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Episode 10: The Top 5 Myths About FosteringIn this episode, CEO Richard Kingswell from FosterVA and Extra Special Parents tackles five of the most common myths that stop people from exploring foster care.