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Foster Care

Managing Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.hhs.gov/

Program Description

The Foster Care program provides Federal financial assistance to states to assist with:

1) Costs of foster care maintenance for eligible children
2) Administrative costs to manage the program
3) Training for staff, foster parents and private agency staff

The implementation of the program may differ by state.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be certified to provide 24-hour, substitute care in your home for a child who is under the supervision of a state child welfare agency and who is under age of 18 years.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information

Or contact us at:
Child Welfare Program
300 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20447

For more information visit: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/focus-areas/foster-care