Watch the Video
Learn the path of becoming a foster parent - from learning what a foster family is to becoming one.
1.
Seeking Information
Learn the requirements of the law
Learn what laws apply to foster family candidates and make sure that you meet all conditions introduced in the Act of family support and foster care system. You can also read the article.
Talk to your loved ones
Decisions like this are not easy and should be taken in agreement with each household member
With Adults:
With Kids:
Contact the Facility
Foster care support is usually handled by institutions such as MOPR or PCPR. Find a facility that is closest to your location.
2.
Assessment of a Candidate
Passing all stages does not oblige you to become a caregiver. At each stage you may resign and reapply after you have regained the strength to face the challenge of being a foster parent.
Submitting Documents
Submitting necessary documents to the foster care administrator commences the whole process. Print out the list and check if you have all the necessary documents. Download:
Assessment of Living Conditions
This stage verifies your ability to satisfy child's individual development needs regarding growth and education.
Psychological Evaluation
Psycholog porozmawia z Tobą na temat tego jaka jest Twoja motywacja do zostania rodziną zastępczą i oceni Twoją predyspozycję.
Training
During this training cadidates will learn what duties and challenges await them as a foster family. That training takes around 3 months.
3.
Becoming a Family
Settling on a Child to Look After
In order to ascertain which child to take care of, candidates for an unrelated foster family should require help from the foster care administrator or the adoption center. Mutual acceptation and relation is of great importance here.
Applying as a volounteering-foster-family is also an option - this way one may get to know the children.
Filing a Case
In order to become a foster family you have to go to civil court. Foster Care Administrator will have the tools to assist you. You will need all the documents collected so far.