Foster care parenting is a journey of love, compassion, and advocacy while protecting the well-being of vulnerable children. Legally, foster parents in Ohio do not have custody or guardianship of the children in their care; Trumbull County Children Services does. However, foster parents and our Agency share day-to-day responsibility for the children. We’ll dive into the essential rights and responsibilities that define foster care parenting and shed light on the unique challenges and rewards this journey offers.
Foster Parent Responsibilities
To meet children’s basic needs for food, clothing and shelter
To create a safe place for children to learn and grow
To provide a safe environment for children to cope with complex feelings
To ensure children feel included and equal in all family activities
To provide transportation for children to all appointments, visits, events, etc.
To encourage children to participate in social and recreational activities
To monitor and strengthen children’s academic progress
To provide consistent and realistic guidance and discipline
To work with the professionals and birth family as part of the team helping the family
To support children’s identity and traditions
Foster Parent Rights
To be treated as part of the child welfare team
To ensure the well-being of their family
To receive proper training and support
To receive reimbursement for covering the basic needs of the children in their care
To receive children’s medical cards and arrange for their medical care
To receive relevant information about children prior to placement
To refuse placement of a child in their home
To advocate on a child’s behalf for needed services
To request the removal of a child from their home when it is necessary for the safety or well-being of the child or other parties
To communicate with any educational or medical professionals working with a child
To assist in planning visits with the birth family
To enroll children in activities
Looking for more information on foster parent rights and responsibilities? We recommend looking Foster Parent Responsibilities from fosterparents.com
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