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Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster parent with UMFS! We are honored to partner with you as you care for a child, teenager or sibling group. Please fill out the form below and we will be in touch with you soon.
Foster Care Inquiry
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What sparked your interest in becoming a foster parent?
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I have always had an interest and am now ready to take the next step.
I saw marketing materials and it sparked my interest.
I grew up in a household with parents who fostered.
I have a friend who is a foster parent and was referred by them.
I have past experience as a foster parent.
I have past experience working/volunteering with foster children.
I have past experience working/volunteering with children and/or teenagers.
I was in foster care and am ready to support children in need of a home.
I work in a helping or healing profession (e.g., first responder, medical professional, educator or school system employee, clinical/therapeutic profession, religious leader, etc.)
My employer supports foster care advocacy, and I’m ready to get involved.
My church supports foster care advocacy, and I’m ready to get involved.
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What stage are you at in your journey to become a foster parent?
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I'm just getting started and would like to learn more about becoming a foster parent.
I've considered becoming a foster parent for over a year and am ready to get started.
I'm a former foster parent and am ready to open my home again.
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What is the age range of child you are able to accept into your home?
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Ages 0-11
Ages 12-18
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