Foster Care is the temporary placement of children who are unable to remain in the family home due to issues such as abuse, neglect and parent/child conflict. Foster Care is the temporary placement of children who are unable to remain in the family home due to issues such as abuse, neglect and parent/child conflict.
YOU CAN BE A FOSTER PARENT IF:
Thinking about becoming a foster parent? There is no better way to begin your journey into the foster care community than as a respite volunteer for the Isaiah 117 House. With streamlined training requirements and the support of a team of 40 other volunteers, you will learn how to support the needs of children entering the foster care system in a coordinated and beneficial way. Join us at the monthly meetings to learn more!
Foster parents are in critically short supply in Butler County. Far too many children are placed in youth detention centers for the simple reason that a foster home is not available for their placement. Likewise, foster homes who are able to accept sibling groups are desperately needed. Learn more about the foster agencies who serve Butler County and the steps you can take to change the lives of so many children by joining us at a monthly meeting soon!
1) Complete the applications, obtain your clearances, provide references
2) Complete training
3) Home certification
NOTE: We are working with Butler County businesses to build a supply of items listed above to make sure new foster homes do not incur any cost to meet the guidelines!
Sample Foster Checklist (pdf)
DownloadThe following organizations provide foster services to Butler County, PA. Please do not hesitate to reach out to them to ask questions or to begin the process of becoming a foster parent!
Adoption Connection, PA is a non-profit, faith based, full service, foster care and adoption agency that assists birth families, adoptive families, children and placing agencies through the adoption journey, and educates the community to foster awareness about the incredible, life-giving sacrifice of adoption.
The Bair Foundation is a non-profit, Christian agency with over 50 years experience in child welfare. Guided by biblical principles, we work to find a permanent, nurturing home for all children who come into our care.
We believe every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected through family. Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive.
We believe every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected through family. Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive.
The mission of Family Pathways is to bring hope and healing to traumatized children and their families and to enhance the physical and emotional health of the individuals we serve.
Three Rivers Adoption Council – Services for Families creates and provides a wide range of services for children, adults and families that create emotionally healthy, stable and enduring relationships.
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