Prospective Parents
We try to anticipate questions you might have about how to become a resource parent and provide some of those answers here.
If you need additional information please fill free to contact us.
If you need additional information please fill free to contact us.
1. How do I become a resource parent?
Call Mia's Homes FFA Prospective Parent Coordinator for further information and sign-up for a free scheduled orientation.
2. What are the certification requirements?
3. How long is the process?
The process of becoming a resource parent with Mia's Homes FFA will take 3 to 4 months depending on clearance and documentation process with all State and County Agencies.
4. How do children come into the Foster Care System?
Child Protective Services from local Department of Children & Family Services (DCF) investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. Law enforcement officers are responsible for assisting DCFS workers in removing children who are in imminent danger. DCFS then makes the decision where to place a child and the Juvenile Court decides when a child may be reunified with their families. It is the goal of foster care to support family reunification.
5. The Resource Parent's role.
6. Medical
Medi-Cal is provided for all foster children. This is used for medical, dental, and psychological appointments.
Call Mia's Homes FFA Prospective Parent Coordinator for further information and sign-up for a free scheduled orientation.
2. What are the certification requirements?
- Must provide a current California Driver's License/ID.
- Must be over 21 years of age.
- All adults living in the home of 18 years or older must undergo a criminal record clearance.
- All adults must submit to a current physical examination including a TB test.
- Must maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
- Must have an insured vehicle available 24hrs a day.
- DMV print-out must be submitted by applicants.
- All training as designated by Mia's Homes Foster Family Agency must be completed along with a home inspection and home study.
- Must have a substitute (babysitter/caregiver) of at least 18 years of age who must also undergo a criminal record clearance, a health screen/TB, and CPR/First Aid.
- Must agree to discipline without using physical or corporal punishment.
3. How long is the process?
The process of becoming a resource parent with Mia's Homes FFA will take 3 to 4 months depending on clearance and documentation process with all State and County Agencies.
4. How do children come into the Foster Care System?
Child Protective Services from local Department of Children & Family Services (DCF) investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. Law enforcement officers are responsible for assisting DCFS workers in removing children who are in imminent danger. DCFS then makes the decision where to place a child and the Juvenile Court decides when a child may be reunified with their families. It is the goal of foster care to support family reunification.
5. The Resource Parent's role.
- Provide nurturing and guidance in a safe and loving environment.
- Meet the developmental needs of the child.
- Provide healthy meals.
- Ensure that a child's medical, dental, and psychological needs are met.
- Assist with the child's treatment plan.
- Work in partnership with a professional team of social workers and agency staff to protect and strengthen families.
6. Medical
Medi-Cal is provided for all foster children. This is used for medical, dental, and psychological appointments.
Mia's Homes Foster Family Agency
(License No.: 366427822)
8632 Archibald Ave. Suite 104
Rancho Cucamonga , CA 91730
(909) 870-9111
(License No.: 366427822)
8632 Archibald Ave. Suite 104
Rancho Cucamonga , CA 91730
(909) 870-9111
