Starting the Process


  • You must be 21 years old and have a permanent residence.
  • You must have an outside source of income.
  • You must have housing space to provide a separate bed for each foster child.
  • You must complete Partnering for Safety and Permanence—Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting (PS-MAPP) training. This is a free ten week training course designed to help you make an informed decision about becoming a resource foster parent.
  • You need to provide three personal references.
  • You must pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting and Child Abuse Registry background checks.
  • Finally, your home will need to pass inspection by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This is to ensure your home is safe and suitable for children.
  • You do not need to have previous parenting experience.