Become a Foster Parent in Prince George's County Maryland

What Is a Foster Parent?

Families or individuals (single) in the Prince George’s County Community who temporarily step in to provide a loving, safe, and nurturing home for a child, until reunification with their families of origin can be achieved. Foster Parents give children a sense of normalcy while preparing them to be reunited with family. Being a Foster Parent is a critical role and the expectations are great because the safety and well-being of a child is at stake.

What Is a Foster Home?

The home of a licensed Foster Parent is the place where a child can heal and grow from the abuse and or neglect, they experienced that resulted in intervention from the agency. The foster family provides an environment that is comfortable and nurturing until the child can be reunified with their family of origin.

Benefits of Being a Foster Parent

• An opportunity to help a family in crisis
• A chance to provide a child who has experienced trauma by creating a home environment that is safe, stable, and nurturing
• An opportunity to strengthen parenting skills with free training offered through the agency
• Join a supportive community; A support system of other foster Families