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Becoming a Foster Parent
Norton, VA | Roanoke, VA | Richmond, VA
Being a foster parent is a special calling. It takes a tremendous amount of care and dedication to commit to a child or teen who needs a home.
Our staff goes out of the way to make sure that foster parents are supported and have the tools and resources they need.
Requirements to Become a CCC Foster Parent
To be eligible to be a foster parent you must be:
at least 25-years-old
willing to commit time to a child or teen
able to provide a clean, safe home with room for a child
financially stable
emotionally stable
willing to work as part of a team for the child's best interest
*As a Catholic agency, our services are limited to married couples who meet the church definition of marriage or single, non-cohabitating adults.
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Choosing to Work with CCC
Being a foster parent with CCC is being a part of a team with a single mission to provide every child with safety, shelter, and the very best care to help them thrive.
A Century of Experience
CCC has been working with children and families for over 100 years. Just as they’ve done since 1923, our dedicated team of foster care professionals provide stability and care to children and their families.
Our case workers manage small caseloads so that they can give more time and attention to each child and family in their care. All families receive 24/7 emergency/crisis support and training.
A Connected Community
Foster parents with CCC are part of a community, working together to ensure that children have the love and support they need to thrive. When you decide to foster with CCC, you immediately have the chance to connect with other foster parents for support, camaraderie, and mentorship.
The CCC Difference
Our foster care services provide children with a nurturing home supported by:
Clinically trained professionals
Regular training opportunities with community professionals
Bilingual and culturally diverse staff
After-hours placements
Resource families trained with evidence-based, trauma-focused curriculum
COA accredited
Individualized services for pregnant and parenting teens
Highly trained, Pressley Ridge- certified staff
What foster parents say about partnering with CCC
“rewarding and beneficial”
“open communication”
“personalized attention”
Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent
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Training
Learn about common issues you may experience as a foster parent and about CCC's treatment model
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Orientation
Learn what it means to foster a child and work with CCC
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Mutual Assessment
Decide if our program is the best fit for you and your family
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Licensing & Approval
Continue paperwork
FAQs
Does CCC provide foster care for newborns?
Yes, CCC is licensed to provide foster care from birth to age 21.
Can I adopt a child from foster care?
In some cases, yes. The goal for children in TFC care is safe reunification with their families. If reunification is impossible, then finding a safe, loving adoptive family is the next goal. Children and youth in the URM program are not eligible for adoption because their parents have not severed their legal parental rights.
If I become a foster parent, am I responsible for my foster child’s health insurance?
No. You are not responsible for the child’s health insurance. Every child in foster care has Medicaid.
Am I responsible for the transportation of children in my care?
Yes, you are responsible for transportation to all court appointments, birth family visits, mental health appointments, regular medical appointments, etc. However, in situations where there are conflicts, CCC will work with you to make accommodation.
Will I be compensated for being a foster parent?
Foster parents in Virginia receive a monthly reimbursement that covers everyday expenses. Medical expenses are covered by Medicaid.
Will I need to interact with the child’s birth family?
We recognize the importance of connecting birth and foster families when it is appropriate and in the best interest of the child. CCC staff will provide support and training to facilitate productive interactions.
How long does it take to become a foster parent?
It can take as little as 12 weeks to become a foster parent.
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