Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent
Becoming a foster parent is such a rewarding experience and is a definite need.  
In order to become licensed in the State of Ohio as a foster parent certain
regulations need to be met.
To Be A Foster Parent in Ohio
Transitions for Youth
requirements
  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Have sufficient income to
    meet the basic needs of
    your household
  • Be in good physical,
    emotional and mental
    health and have no
    criminal record for violent
    crimes, sexual crimes or
    any crimes against children
  • Attend 36 hours of pre-
    service training and meet
    the continuing education
    requirements, 60 hours
    every two years
  • Can be single, married,
    separated, divorced or
    unmarried co-parents
  • Can rent or be a home
    owner
  • Complete 36 hours of pre-
    service training.  After
    that 60 hours of training
    must be completed every
    two years.
  • Fill Out the Foster Care
    Application
  • All adult family members
    in the home will need to
    be fingerprinted.  If you
    have not been a resident
    of the State of Ohio for at
    least five years, FBI
    fingerprints are required.
  • Fill Out the Applicant
    Financial Statement
  • Five References
  • A floor plan of your home
    that shows all exits
  • A home study is
    completed
  • A safety inspection by the
    fire marshal
  • Every member of the
    family will need to have a
    physical
  • Copies of all driver's
    licenses in the home and
    a copy of your proof of
    insurance
  • Copy of marriage
    certificate or divorce
    decree if applicable
  • Read and sign MEPA form
Quick Facts:
  • You have one year from the
    time of returning the
    application to complete the
    guidelines
  • The process usually only
    takes about three months
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