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Why did Foster Family Connection change it's name?Foster Family Connection recently changed its name to Connections For Kids in May, 2004 to broaden our business possibilities. Children will continue to be our focus but we wanted to be more inclusive of all children.
I have children of my own living in the home. Does this present a problem?Many of our families include both biological and foster children. We clarify your care giving role and responsibility in concert with your own children, your social worker, the birth family, and the foster child. It is important that your children support becoming a foster family and that their concerns and opinions are given serious consideration. Can my foster child shar...
Why was CFK started?Connection For Kids was created by a foster parent to help stop the multiple placements of children in state custody. A gradual transition process helps ease a child into a foster family or back into the fabric of their biological families.
Do foster parents have full responsibility for children in foster care in their home?The Agency shares responsibility with them. The parents are responsible for the day-to-day care of the child, while DSS carries overall responsibility for decisions about the child. We strongly encourage the foster family to voice their opinions and concerns regarding a prospective foster child. There needs to be â??good matchâ?? between the child and foster family. The li...
Is Mount Dora Children’s Home a foster care agency?Yes. While we strive to repair homes in crisis, there are times when the family is shattered beyond repair; foster care provides children with a temporary support environment with a licensed Christian family. If you are interested in becoming a qualified foster care family, please click here for an application.
Can we speak directly to the foster family of the pet we hope to adopt or are we limited to email?Arrangements can be made for you to speak to the foster family of your soon-to-be pet. You will be given a phone number and the best time to call the foster family's home.
Will I be given information about caring for and feeding my new pet?Any information we have about the pet's background, foster home experience, feeding schedule, and daily routine will be passed on to you through the foster family. The foster family will be happy to answer any additional questions you may have.
Do Foster Parents Ever Adopt?Many children in foster care are able to return home to parents or other relatives. Other children may need a permanent adoptive family. If adoption becomes the plan, then often the child is adopted by his or her foster family.
What Types of Foster Parents Are There?Most foster parents begin by caring for children who may be reunited with their birth parents or other family members. Sometimes, abused or neglected children need more intensive services. Foster parents who already have necessary skills, or are willing to be trained to meet the special needs of these foster children may become part of a "specialized" foster care program. ...
Just what is the Foster Family Care Network?The Foster Family Care Network is a partnership of three agencies that work together to recruit, certify, train and support foster families. |
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