National Foster Care Month | Bethany

Is foster care on your heart?

If you’re thinking about becoming a foster parent, you already have a big heart for children and families—that’s essential! You’ll also need training and support, and we’ll make sure you have plenty of both.

To get you started, we’ve developed a series of five short videos that answer several of the most common questions about how to become a foster parent.

The videos can be watched individually or all together. You’ll hear from foster parents, sharing their experiences and helping you understand what to expect.  

Video series: An introduction to foster care

What is foster care?

Who are the kids in foster care?

Who are foster parents?

What will foster parenting be like?

What are the steps to becoming a foster parent?

What is foster care?

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What is foster care?

Learn how many children are in foster care and the role foster parents can have in giving them a safe, temporary home.

Who are the kids in foster care?

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Who are the kids in foster care?

School-age children, sibling groups, and teens need foster families. Hear from Amber, a young woman who aged out of foster care.

Who are foster parents?

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Who are foster parents?

Learn the truth about common foster parent myths. Erika, a current foster parent, shares the challenges and rewards.

What will foster parenting be like?

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What will foster parenting be like?

Learn why reunification is the goal of foster care. Hear from Aaron and Berniz about how they interact with parents.

What are the steps to becoming a foster parent?

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What are the steps to becoming a foster parent?

Learn how Bethany will train you to be a foster parent, what to expect in the licensing process, and more.

Download free foster care resources

Download free resources to help spread the word about foster care and the urgent need for more foster parents.

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