Program Description
The Foster Care program provides Federal financial assistance to
states to assist with:
1) Costs of
foster care maintenance for eligible children
2)
Administrative costs to manage the program
3) Training
for staff, foster parents and private agency staff
The implementation of the program may differ by
state.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be certified
to provide 24-hour, substitute care in your home for a child who is under
the supervision of a state child welfare agency and who is under age of 18
years.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Or contact us at:
Child Welfare
Program
300 C Street, SW
Washington, DC
20447
For more information visit:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf_services.html
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
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