Become a Family Support Partner

Are you passionate about supporting foster and adoptive families? Join our Family Support Partner Program and make a meaningful impact! As a family partner, you will provide personalized guidance, answer questions, and help families navigate their unique journeys.

Requirements

Must have 2+ years of experience in foster, adoption, kinship, or guardianship
Be in good standing with the agency you are associated with
Clear a fingerprint and background check
Attend required Mentor trainings
Attend bi-monthly Mentor Meetings
Commit to supporting a minimum of 2 families a month, averaging about 4 hours a week

Family Support Partner Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

How many years of experience do you have in foster care, adoption, kinship, or guardianship?

Please describe your experience in these areas, including any specific roles or responsibilities.

Availability

How many hours per week can you commit to mentoring? Are you available to support a minimum of 2 families per month?

Why do you want to become a mentor for foster and adoptive families?

What specific skills or qualifications do you have that make you a good fit for this mentor role?

Have you attended any relevant training or workshops in the past?

Which areas do you feel most confident supporting families in?

e.g., navigating the foster care system, transitioning to adoption, case-specific challenges

Is there any other information you'd like to share that would help us understand your suitability for this mentor role?

Please provide the contact information for at least two references who can speak to your experience and qualifications.

Become a Family Support Partner

Requirements

Family Support Partner Application

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