Foster Care
AGAPE's foster families are called to minister to parents and children involved with the Alabama Department of Human Resources [DHR].
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Our families provide safe, loving homes for children and work in partnership to reunify children with biological parents when possible.
The Need
Children in foster care require families that can recognize their value and address the profound needs reflected in their behavior.
Particularly, children aged five and older, as well as sibling groups, are in dire need of devoted and loving parents.
Our Services
Agape provides support, advocacy for you and your family, and training required for obtaining and maintaining licensure. Agape provides in-home therapeutic services on a as needed basis for foster families. Training families in TBRI.
Agape also connects their families to various supports in their community and leads with Christian values and perspective.
Foster Parent Requirements
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Age 19 years or older
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Single or married
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Christian and actively involved in a local church
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TIPS & CPR/First Aid Certification
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A ministry mindset towards the biological family involved in foster care.
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Ability to partner with DHR social workers, Guardian Ad Litems, CAJA workers, and other professionals to ensure that children's needs are met
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Compassion for the biological family and desire to work in partnership with them to reunify children
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A safe home that meets all requirements outlined in the safety checklist
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Flexibility in parenting style in order to incorporate trauma informed parenting techniques
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Completion of 15 hours of CEUs and 3 in person trainings with AGAPE per year