How do I become a Treatment Foster Care parent?

To be a Treatment Foster Care Parent, you must:

• Attend an informational meeting (link to informational meetings).

• Be 21 years of age or older and be in good health.

• Have sufficient income to support your own personal financial obligations.

• Undergo background investigations.

• Possess sound judgment and positive parenting skills.

• Have a high school diploma or GED.

• Have renter's or homeowner's insurance on your property.

• Complete the required amount of hours of orientation and pre-service education training.

• Have vehicle liability insurance.

• Have a physical examination (this is required for each household member).

Single, married or partnered individuals are eligible to apply.

Interested in becoming a foster parent? Contact a Children's Service Society office in your area.

Baraboo
(608) 356-3019

Barron
Eau Claire
Neillsville
(715) 835-5915

Beloit
Janesville
Madison
(608) 221-3511

Fox Valley
Green Bay
(920) 569-9822

Kenosha
Milwaukee
Racine
(414) 453-1400 or
(800) 653-2779

Sheboygan
(920) 458-5062

Stevens Point
Marshfield
Wausau
(715) 848-1457

Waukesha
(262) 544-5333