Get to the heart of foster care
What is foster care?
Who are the kids in foster care?
What makes a good foster parent?
What is foster care like, and how do I do it?
What are the steps to becoming a foster parent?
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?
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?
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?
Learn the truth about common foster parent myths. Erika, a current foster parent, shares the challenges and rewards.

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?
Learn how Bethany will train you to be a foster parent, what to expect in the licensing process, and more.
Family is at the heart of foster care
When you foster a child, you have a unique opportunity to be part of a family’s comeback story. It’s not easy, but you won’t be alone.
You’ll be part of a team of professionals, wrapping around a whole family during a difficult time. You can do this, and we’ll be there with you the whole way.
Download free foster care resources
Download free resources to help spread the word about foster care and the urgent need for more foster parents.

Bulletin Insert
A two-sided bulletin insert you can share during your church services—even if you’re doing a livestream.

Poster
A beautiful poster to share virtually, or in your church, neighborhood, or office.

PowerPoint Slide
A PowerPoint slide to display during your church service or other presentation this month.
Become a foster parent
Wherever you are in your foster care journey, we’re here for you. Contact us and we’ll connect you with your local Bethany office!