Make a Difference; Become a Resource 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 resource parents with the tools they need to care for the children who enter their home.
If you’re considering making a difference in a resource child’s life, contact us to schedule a free orientation. We’ll walk you through the resource parent application, approval, and placement process, as well as the services we offer our parents.
If you meet the following requirements, you could become a resource parent:
Resource parents (formerly 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 resource child on your own. KYJO offers the following services for resource parents and children, to make the resource 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 resource parent, you must:
To become a resource parent, you must:
At KYJO, we pride ourselves on the services we offer our resource parents, including:
You do not get paid, but you do receive a tax-free reimbursement. Reimbursements are to be used for your resource 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 Trainer Sienna Curtin. During this orientation, we’ll explore the benefits of becoming a resource parent, what services are available to resource parents, and the incredible need within our community for competent, caring individuals who can make a lasting impact on kids’ lives.