Traditional Foster Care

Traditional Foster Care provides 24-hour-a-day substitute temporary care and supportive services in a home environment for children in DHS custody, from birth to 18 years of age.

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Traditional foster homes receive supports including: respite, medical, daycare, training and other resources. Reimbursement rates for foster care are based on a per-day rate, and are subject to change, and vary based on specific child needs. Traditional Foster Care rates are as follows:

The Road to Fostering

Infographic titled “The Road to Fostering” showing a winding, color-coded path from Start (#1) to Finish (#9). The steps appear in the following order: Step #1 – Initial Inquiry Call 1-800-376-9729 or visit OKFosters.org to answer a few questions and request your information packet by mail or via email. Step #2 – Oklahoma Human Services Will Call You You will receive a call to help answer your questions or concerns. Once you’re ready to move forward, you’ll be put in touch with a foster care agency or specialist. Step #3 – Choose Who to Work With Oklahoma has an array of foster care partner agencies. Take your time and choose the right one for you. Step #4 – Complete Your Application “A foster care specialist will work with you to complete and submit your packet and application.” Step #5 – Background Check and Fingerprinting Step #6 – Enroll and Begin Training Step #7 – Family Assessment A foster care specialist will come to your home to ensure you are ready and equipped to welcome your children. Step #8 – Review Period All paperwork has been submitted, training hours completed and family assessment performed.” Step #9 – Placement Once approved, you will receive a call requesting placement for a child in need.

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