Make a Difference; Become a Foster Parent
Every child deserves a stable, healthy, and loving home. When you become a resource parent through KYJO’s Foster Family Agency, you get the chance to:
Every child deserves a stable, healthy, and loving home. When you become a resource parent through KYJO’s Foster Family Agency, you get the chance to:
KYJO Foster Family Agency is a California-licensed agency that’s been placing children in caring resource homes since December 2012. We pride ourselves in equipping foster parents with the tools they need to care for the children who enter their home.
If you’re considering making a difference in a foster child’s life, contact us to schedule a free orientation. We’ll walk you through the foster parent application, approval, and placement process, as well as the services we offer our parents.
KYJO FFA is actively seeking out families who are willing to open their homes for respite care. Respite care providers have foster children reside in their homes for short term emergency and weekend placements only.
To certify your home for respite care, care providers must complete the certification process that is identical to that of becoming a foster parent. Just as in typical foster care, respite care providers often can play a significant role in changing a foster child’s life, building loving relationships that can last a lifetime. If your family is interested in becoming respite care providers with KYJO FFA. Please contact our office and sign up to attend an orientation session.
If you meet the following requirements, you could become a foster parent:
Foster parents are our most valuable asset. Resource parents open their hearts and homes to KYJO’s most vulnerable children. They provide security and stability until a child can return home or find a new forever family.
Children needing placement include:
Of course, we won’t leave you or your foster child on your own. KYJO offers the following services for foster parents and children, to make the foster family experience as enriching as possible:
Yes; the first step is attending a KYJO orientation. Call (559) 681-2593 to schedule an appointment with our trainer.
To become a foster parent, you must:
To become a foster parent, you must:
At KYJO, we pride ourselves on the services we offer our foster parents, including:
You do not get paid, but you do receive a tax-free reimbursement. Reimbursements are to be used for your foster child’s food, clothing, toys, educational supplies, allowance, and personal hygiene items.
You’ll need to:
The process usually takes 2-4 months, depending on how quickly you complete your application and trainings.
Contact us today to schedule an orientation with KYJO Foster Parent Trainer. During this orientation, we’ll explore the benefits of becoming a foster parent, what services are available to foster parents, and the incredible need within our community for competent, caring individuals who can make a lasting impact on kids’ lives.