The Most Commonly Asked Questions about Fostering

Question: Will I have contact with the foster child's birth family?
Answer: There are often times when you will be encouraged to interact with your foster child's birth family. This is very beneficial for the child to see the two families in his or her life interacting in a positive way. Often, you become an appropriate role model and emotional supporter to the birth family. This can help them learn the necessary behavior to reunite with their child. Both the foster and birth parents will be required to attend scheduled meetings regarding the child.

Question: What if a child needs to be disciplined?
Answer: There are very specific regulations regarding the use of discipline. Physical, emotional, and verbal punishment will not be tolerated.

Question: What if I encountered difficulty in caring for my foster child?
Answer: The Salvation Army Children's Services is available 24 hours a day to assist parents in working through difficulties concerning their foster child. Ongoing communication is encouraged between you and your caseworker to head off potential difficulties. Although you will surely face challenging moments being a foster parent, the more you educate yourself by attending trainings, the more confident you'll feel about managing children with troubling backgrounds; who are themselves expected to except a new environment.

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