We are committed to placing children and youth with kinship caregivers!
Kinship caregivers have two options:
- Get licensed as a foster parent
- Complete a home study
We encourage you to get licensed because you’ll be completing most of the steps by getting a home study, and licensing comes with the most ongoing financial support and resources that DCYF can provide.
Steps to Become a Licensed Caregiver
Please let your assigned worker know if you need help or if you cannot meet any requirement.