To become a licensed foster care parent in Broward County you must complete the following:

• Complete 30 hour MAPP (Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting) training course
• Clear background and child abuse checks for all household members
• CPR course
• Water Safety (if applicable)
• Approved Health Department Inspection of home
• Letters to foster child and biological parents
• Life story
• Medical Clearance (if applicable)
• Financial Statement
• Proof of income
• Copy of valid driver's license with current address
• Copy of auto insurance with current address
• Valid pet vaccinations (if applicable)
• Pictures of all rooms in the home
• Family and pet pictures
• Floor plan/evaluation plan with room dimensions
• Employer reference (2 year minimum)
• 3 Personal references
• 2 Neighbor references
• School references (if applicable)
• Letter from each child over 18
• Home Study completed by the foster care licensing agency
• 12 hours of training per year once licensed
• Re-licensure paperwork annually

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