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How do I become a foster parent in
Milwaukee County?
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Foster care through Children's Service Society is the temporary care of a child who is in the custody of the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare. A foster parent provides a temporary family and home for a child until they can be safely reunited with their biological family
or placed in a permanent living situation.

Foster parents must:

  • Be at least 21 years old.

  • Attend a new family informational meeting (link).

  • Pass a criminal background and caregiver check.

  • Have no prior history of involvement with a child welfare agency due to an upheld accusation of child abuse and/or neglect.

  • Possess sufficient verifiable sources of income.

  • Meet physical home environment requirements and have homeowner's or renter's liability insurance.

  • Have vehicle liability insurance.

  • Participate in 36 hours of professional training provided during the licensing process. In addition, 10 hours of training per year is required.

  • Be willing and able to work with and respect the child's biological family.

  • Have love and patience to share.

  • Be invested in the future of our community's children.

 

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