480.272.7994Agape Adoption Agency of Arizona, Inc. is a Arizona “Safe Haven” agency.
Foster Care
Foster Care is the temporary placement of children who have been abused or neglected into safe and loving homes. Foster parents are very special people who are willing to share their time, their homes and their care with children in their communities. Foster parents provide a critical and necessary service, and the impact of their service can last a lifetime.
In Arizona, foster parents:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- May be married, single, divorced or widowed
- Be legal US and Arizona residents
- Be fingerprinted for a criminal history records check
- Be physically, mentally, emotionally and financially able to care for children
- Provide at least five personal references
- Complete 30 hours of pre-service education curriculum
- Pass a basic home life-safety inspection (home ownership is not required)
- Have access to transportation
- Have a telephone or similar means of communication
Foster parents are provided with a monthly reimbursement, in-home support, medical and dental services for the children, respite care, and emergency support telephone numbers.
Forms for licensed Agape foster parents
Home Study Services – foster care licensure and adoption certification, and certain termination of parental rights actions require a home study. Home studies consist of several meetings and the collection of important information about the social, emotional, physical and moral wellbeing on a household. Home studies help Agape, the Maricopa County Court officers and Arizona’s Department of Economic Security get to know the families who are requesting child placements as well as possible. Agape’s home study services are customized to minimize the intrusive feelings that families sometimes experience as all of the aspects of their lives are reviewed during the preparation process for child placement.
If you live outside of Arizona and are interested in adopting, we will help you find a local agency to assist with your home study and certification while we work with you to help you find just the right child as you build your family!
Contact us today for more information!