Plan of action The course objectives that my project addresses are the function and responsibilities of a foster care human service professional, and identifying services that have to do with foster care. My project addresses the purpose and limitations of the code of ethics that needs to be followed. It covers career options that are available for foster care caseworkers, how foster care works, and the requirements to become a foster care parent.
Functions and responsibilities Foster care case workers work with the states and courts to place children that have been abused, neglected or abandoned into temporary foster homes. Placing the child into a foster home helps prepare them to return home or move to a permanent placement. One of the …show more content…
They must complete an application and share information about their background and lifestyle, relative and non-relative references are required. If they are married or divorced you must show proof. The potential foster parents must agree to a home study which allows a caseworker to come into their home and visit with all household members. They will be required to complete a criminal history background back and a abuse check on everyone in the house. They will have to attend a free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected …show more content…
They must agree to a nonphysical discipline policy. The potential foster care parents must have a fire, health and safety inspections of the home, and vaccinate all pets. They must get CPR and First Aid certified. They also must attend 20 hours or more of training each year. Foster parents need to make sure they provide nurture to their foster child, and support them in their school activities. The foster parents must pay attention to the adjustments to the home, school, and community and also any problems that may arise, so they can report that to the caseworker. The foster parent must work with the caseworker and other team members to help get the children back with their birth families. It is important that foster parents provide a positive role model to birth families and help the foster children learn life
Functions and responsibilities Foster care case workers work with the states and courts to place children that have been abused, neglected or abandoned into temporary foster homes. Placing the child into a foster home helps prepare them to return home or move to a permanent placement. One of the …show more content…
They must complete an application and share information about their background and lifestyle, relative and non-relative references are required. If they are married or divorced you must show proof. The potential foster parents must agree to a home study which allows a caseworker to come into their home and visit with all household members. They will be required to complete a criminal history background back and a abuse check on everyone in the house. They will have to attend a free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected …show more content…
They must agree to a nonphysical discipline policy. The potential foster care parents must have a fire, health and safety inspections of the home, and vaccinate all pets. They must get CPR and First Aid certified. They also must attend 20 hours or more of training each year. Foster parents need to make sure they provide nurture to their foster child, and support them in their school activities. The foster parents must pay attention to the adjustments to the home, school, and community and also any problems that may arise, so they can report that to the caseworker. The foster parent must work with the caseworker and other team members to help get the children back with their birth families. It is important that foster parents provide a positive role model to birth families and help the foster children learn life