Wondering how old?

Question

I'm just wondering how old you have to be to become a foster parent in the state of VA if anyone can help me it'd be much appreciated!

Answer 1

Check out Virginia.gov.....look under social services and foster care.

This site has a ton of useful information (too much to list here) and you should be able to find answers to all of your questions.Hope this helps.

This next portion is directly from Virginia.gov.....
Foster parents are people (single or married; employed inside or outside the home) who open their homes to a child or children and are committed to meet the individual needs of the child or children. Foster parents work in partnership with the child, the agency and the birth parents to help in resolving problems and reuniting the family whenever possible. Adults, over the age of 18, may become foster parents.

How do I Become a Foster Parent?

If you are considering foster parenting, you must contact your local department of social services. Each local department has a contact person for foster parents who can provide you with the information you need to make your decision about foster parenting. The local department is responsible for approving foster parents.
Local department staff will give you more detailed information about the application process and training. Basic requirements include:
Completing an application
Consenting to a criminal background check
Consenting to a child abuse/neglect record check
Providing references
Providing medical information
Providing employment history
Meeting with a social worker to:
Discuss the roles and responsibilities of a foster parent
Show that your home is a safe environment for your foster child
Review state and local foster care requirements
Participating in orientation and/or training workshops provided for foster parents
The time it takes to gain approval varies, but the approval process usually takes between two and four months

Answer 2

both parents must be 25 and have a stable loving home and income