Becoming a Foster Parent

I’m interested in finding out more information about becoming a foster parent. What are my next steps?

In order to become a foster parent, you will need to complete:

Home Study
21-hour course entitled FACES classes http://www.granite.edu/students/fostertraining/programs.php#faces
Criminal Records Chec
Central Registry Check
Home Fire Inspection
Home Health Inspection
Medical Information Forms for each family member in your home
Home Study

If you would like to learn more about becoming a foster parent, contact the New Hampshire Division of Children, Youth, and Families at: 603-271-4711 or 800-852-3345 ext 4711 or contact through the website at http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcyf/adoption/contact.htm. The DCYF Central Intake can direct you to your local resource worker and provide you with the additional information that you will need to become a licensed foster parent.

Through the kindness and generosity of local retailers, businesses and individuals, NH FAPA receives both cash and in-kind donations ranging from large grants to unique donations for our youth in care and our foster and adoptive families.

NH Foster and Adoptive Parent Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All donors will receive a tax deductible receipt for their contribution to the extent allowable by law. This makes giving to NH FAPA, easy and tax beneficial!

We are very excited to launch our new online donation system. If you would like to contribute to NH FAPA, it is now as easy as a click of your mouse!

If you would like to make a donation, please click below:

If you have any questions or would like more information, we would be happy to speak with you further. Call Jen Guillemette, Director of NH FAPA at (603) 717-5899 or email jenguill@comcast.net.