Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the first steps I need to take to become a foster parent?
Contact Red Path Child and Family Agency immediately.
2. What should I do if DSS/DCF take my children from my home
Contact Red Path Child and Family Agency immediately
Contact Red Path Child and Family Agency immediately.
2. What should I do if DSS/DCF take my children from my home
Contact Red Path Child and Family Agency immediately
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3. Is the foster care licensing process difficult?
The process is not difficult. Foster care parents are screened through a process of interviews and home visits. Completion of required training is required prior to the placement of foster children.
3. How long does the foster child remain in the home?
There is no definite length of time. The goal of foster care is to reunite children with their parents when a stable and suitable home environment can be established.
4. What services does Red Path provide?
crisis intervention, support group, advocacy, case management, court support, help accessing benefits.
The process is not difficult. Foster care parents are screened through a process of interviews and home visits. Completion of required training is required prior to the placement of foster children.
3. How long does the foster child remain in the home?
There is no definite length of time. The goal of foster care is to reunite children with their parents when a stable and suitable home environment can be established.
4. What services does Red Path provide?
crisis intervention, support group, advocacy, case management, court support, help accessing benefits.
5. Do I have to live in NC to receive services?
No, Red Path has expanded their location. Red Path is now providing services in NC, SC, VA, and the New England area.
www.countyofsb.org/social_services/FAQ-FP.pdf
