Become A Foster Parent
Becoming a foster parent is very rewarding but it does take effort. We’ll help you understand what it takes and help you feel confident going into this new chapter.
Take Your First Step
Call 866.243.6228 for live support or choose an option below.
Become a Foster Parent
Becoming a foster parent is very rewarding but it does take effort. We’ll help you understand what it takes and help you feel confident going into this new chapter.
Take Your First Step
Call 866.243.6228 for live support or choose an option below.
Foster Parent Requirements In Virginia
Prospective foster parents need to meet these prerequisites to begin the foster parent process:
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There are no specific religious requirements or restrictions to participation.
Click to learn more about the requirements to become a foster parent.
There are over 5,000 children in foster care in Virginia
Many children come into foster care each year. Foster care meets a child’s need for safety and stability by placing them in a foster home, when possible. Dedicated and licensed foster care parents commit to caring for children who need a warm, welcoming, and loving home until they are reunited with their family.
How to Become a Foster Parent
Info Session
Learn more about the unique needs of youth in treatment foster care and the support you’ll receive so you can help them.
Pre-Service Training
Complete 25 hours of required training to prepare your family to meet the needs of children and teens in care.
Home Study & Paperwork
UMFS conducts an assessment of a parent’s ability to provide a safe and nurturing family environment for a child.
Estimated time to complete this process is 4 months.
Why Become a Foster Parent Through UMFS
In the UMFS Treatment Foster Care Program, you are never on your own. You are part of a village of foster parents and expert staff, and you benefit from an exceptional network of services focused on comprehensive education and exceptional support. We know fostering can be challenging, but rewarding. We’ve worked hard to give our foster parents the resources they need to succeed.
Ready to Get Started?
Call 866.243.6228 or fill out an inquiry form here. You can also sign up for an info session below.
Sign Up for our Next Info Session
Scroll through the events below to find the next info session in your area. You can also view the entire information session calendar here.
South West Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
South West Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you
Fredericksburg and NOVA Information Session (Virtual)
Fredericksburg and NOVA Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you
Richmond Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
Richmond Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you
Fredericksburg and NOVA Information Session (Virtual)
Fredericksburg and NOVA Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you
South West Foster Parent Information Session (In-Person)
South West Foster Parent Information Session (In-Person)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you
South West Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
South West Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you
South West Foster Parent Information Session (In-Person)
South West Foster Parent Information Session (In-Person)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you
South West Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
South West Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you
Fredericksburg and NOVA Information Session (Virtual)
Fredericksburg and NOVA Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you
Fredericksburg and NOVA Information Session (Virtual)
Fredericksburg and NOVA Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you
Other Resources
Therapeutic Foster Care vs. Traditional
Foster Care Training Requirements
What Is Respite Foster Care?
Virginia Foster Care Statistics
5 Benefits of Being A Foster Parent
How Much Do Foster Parents Get Paid?
Adoption From Foster Care in Virginia
Foster Care vs. Adoption
