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Foster Care

Foster Care Foster Care Contact the Foster Information Center Call the Foster Information Center 1-833-678-3735 Request a Call or Email Learn about foster care Overview You have something unique to offer our system of care! Foster parents are integral members of a child’s “team” and ensure all the child’s needs are met. Foster Care Overview How Do I Become a Foster Parent? Prospective foster parents work with local community organizations to complete the licensing process. More Information about becoming a foster parent Meeting the Challenges of Fostering Foster parents are not tasked with this alone, each child comes with a team dedicated to their well-being. More Information about meeting the challenges of fostering Support, definitions, and resources Support Fostering You don't have to become a foster parent to support fostering. More Information about supporting fostering Fostering Definitions Terms and definitions. More Information (PDF) about fostering definitions Resources Find useful resources. More Information about foster care resources More foster care topics Rewards of Being a Foster Parent Many foster parents and their families choose to keep their homes active and continue accepting children because they find the experience so meaningful and rewarding. More Information about the rewards of being a foster parent Levels of Foster Care Licensure This licensure type is designed for relatives and non-relatives who have an existing relationship with the child from whom they are seeking licensure. More Information about foster care licensure levels Contacts If you are interested in learning more about whether fostering is right for your family, please call Florida’s Foster Information Center toll-free at 1-833-678-3735 . More Information about foster care contacts