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You must be at least 25 years of age; |
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Your family must be stable and everyone must be
interested
in caring for a foster child; |
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No one in your home, or caring for the child may
have
a criminal record; |
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Your income must be equal to, or exceed, your expenses; |
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The health of your family members must allow for the
care
of normally active youngsters; |
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Your home must be suitably equipped, safe and clean
and
have sufficient space to accommodate additional
children; |
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Safe, insured transportation must be available and drivers
must have currently valid California drivers' licenses
and
clean driving records; |
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You must be open to a team approach for the care
of the
placed children, cooperating fully with Agency
personnel
and birth families; |
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You must complete the entire application process,
including
21 hours of pre-certification training, nine
additional hours of training during the first year
following certification and 15 hours each year thereafter. |
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You must agree to comply with all Title XXII, State, County and SCFFAA regulations. |
