The Most Commonly Asked Questions about Fostering

Question: Do foster children need their own bedroom?
Answer: Foster children can share a bedroom with your own children. However, each child is required to his or her own bed and bedding. In addition, opposite sex children ages 5 and older must be in separate bedrooms.

Question: What type of help do I get from The Salvation Army Children's Services, while I have foster children?
Answer: As soon as a child is placed in your home, a case worker is assigned to oversee the placement of the child. Depending on the needs of your foster child, the case worker will meet with you one to four times a month. Ongoing telephone contact will occur with you as well.

Question: What does a case worker do?
Answer: A case worker lends emotional support and encouragement throughout the entire placement of the foster child. A case worker is responsible for communicating via telephone contact and written reports to the County Children and Youth Agencies, all important information regarding the progress of the foster child. The case worker will not only work closely with you, he or she works closely with the birth family, the school system, and any other service providers for the best interest of the child.

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