Community Corner
Foster Parents Needed
Hope. When a child comes to UMFS, they are in desperate need of love, comfort and most importantly hope. A child could be recovering from emotional or physical abuse or she could be struggling in school because of a learning disability. Whatever the case, UMFS is here to help these children recover, find hope and live a better life. Lives turned right side up are our specialty. We need your help.
Join our growing community of professional parents in Northern Virginia. UMFS needs foster parents to care for sibling groups, teens, older children and children with special needs.
Benefits:
- making a difference in the life of a child
- in-depth training
- monthly stipend
- clothing allowance for the child
- medical coverage for the child
- 24/7 professional support
- ongoing educational opportunities
Requirements:
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- be at least 21 years old
- safe, clean home
- steady income
- reliable transportation
- adequate space in your home
- clean criminal record
- patience, dedication and love
Our foster families come in all shapes and sizes--two-parent households, single parents, first-time parents, empty nesters, retirees, military families, etc. If you feel called to care for children who have lived through difficult experiences, visit http://www.umfs.org/foster-careadoption .
