if my husband was convicted of a felony 15 years ago are we able to become foster parents?

Answer 1

It really would depend on what the felony was somepeople make stupid mistakes and get caught pay the price and never re offend these people I believe are given opportunitys in life

If the felony was for sexual assualt, serious violent crime, drug offence then I don't think you would be able to foster

Good Luck Let me know what happens

Answer 2

You might need to ask a lawyer in your state. Every state has different qualifications for foster parents, and a felony conviction itself might not be a disqualifying event in and of itself. It *does* usually depend on what the felon did. If the conviction was a single one for a relatively minor offense, such as a DUI, a subsequent record of sobriety might overcome the "black mark." In contrast, a murder might not ever be "pardonable" by a foster-care worker. But in general, barring a quirky state law, if a felon's everyday life looks a lot more "legitimate" than it did fifteen years ago, I would think that a caseworker would look kindly on someone who "went straight" and genuinely wanted to be a foster parent, especially if that person had been rearing one or more children of his or her own without a problem.

whoever flagged me thumbs down apparently doesn't like any of the answers to this question that don't categorically say "no." Methinks there is an agenda there. It is hard enough getting people to volunteer to be foster parents -- why scare off potentially good ones if what they did 15 years ago doesn't reflect badly on their ability to parent?

Answer 3

It probably depends on the naure of the felony and the leniency of the adoption agency.

You might want to try adopting a child from a developing nation. They don't screen as closely, and as long as your husband is not a pedophlle or a violent person, you should be able to go that route.

Answer 4

Rab !?! how could you say such a thing ??

15 years ? I think anyone who is a responsible adult, with a steady job and a stable place to live (not a stable like for horses)
I mean a permanant place to live. Should be able to help a kid out. unless the felony was child porn or rape.

MrChili,, and RonnieP you too.......Keep your minds open....the key here is 15 years,, thats a long time

Answer 5

Depends on the Felony. NOT- These kids are messed up enough already without putting them in an ex con's home. I certainly hope not.

Answer 6

it depends where you live, also what type of felony.
But generally they look five or ten years back.
They could also say they want him to do a psych eval first, to see if he would have a tendancy to do it again, or whatever...

If you are by chance in Utah, I could put you in contact with our agency if you are interested.
I will tell you though, if you are sincerely interested, don't give up; just ask them what you can do to become eligible. We've been foster parents since February and we love it!
[e-mail] just put in subject foster parent info

Answer 7

it might depend on what he did. I am a foster parent. Do you want to do state or therapeutic kids.? If you want you can e-mail me and I will be talking to a worker soon and I will ask her. I am doing something different to get out of doing foster care. I would like to talk to you. You can e-mail me at bowenquarterhorsesandpaints@yah

Answer 8

depends on what he did? my ex-husband robbed a gas station with a knife and got probation for 5 yrs, and he still gets to have his kids sometimes. i have tried to fight it but they say he did not "hurt" them so there is nothing i can do.

Answer 9

oh probably. The system doesn't seem very strict or particularly safe for the kids...

Answer 10

it probably depends what your husband was convicted for