Make a
Difference in the Life of an Indian Child
The
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Indian Child Welfare Program believes that
in order for our children to grow and thrive as healthy Indian people, they
need to be in safe and healthy environments.
Our main goal is to reunify families that have been split apart due to
abuse and neglect. While separated from
their families, children need a safe, stable and loving home. Your help is needed, open your heart and your
home to a child in need, become a foster parent today.
Who are the
Children in ICW Foster Care?
- Boys
and Girls, ages 0 to 18.
- Tribal
member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
- May
be part of a sibling group.
- Children
with differing levels of needs.
- May
have been neglected, or physically, sexually or mentally abused.
- May
have been affected by drugs and alcohol.
Could You Be
a Foster Parent?
- Do
you have lots of love, patience, stability, and attention to give to a child in
need?
- Do
you have a strong support system of friends and/or family?
- Do
you have a passion to care for children in need?
- If
you have children of your own, are they excited about helping other children?
- Do
you have additional space for a foster child in your home?
- Are
you and your family in good health?
- Do
you have a reliable means of transportation?
- Can
you work in a partnership with a team of professionals for the best interest of
the child?
- Do
you have a lot to give a child and expect a little in return?
What are the
Requirements to be a Foster Parent?
- At
Least 21 Years Old
- Caring,
Patient, and Understanding
- Committed
to Connecting Children to their Culture, Family and the Community
- Able
to Work with a team of professionals including Caseworkers, Teachers,
Therapists, & Community Members
- Mentally
and Emotionally Stable
- Able
to Meet Requirements for Housing & Safety
- Able
to Meet Your Financial Obligations and Have a Consistent Source of Income
- Willing
to Participate in Foster Care Training
- Willing
to Complete a Home Study and Foster Care Certification
Services We
Offer Our Foster Parents
- Monthly
Foster Care Payments
- Childcare,
Respite & Mileage Reimbursement
- Support
of your Caseworker & Certifier
- Foster
Care Training
- Foster
Parent Support Groups
- Foster
Care Lending Library & Ongoing Resources
- Foster
Care Events & Activities
- Foster
Parent Appreciation
Different
Types of Foster Care
- Emergency / Respite Foster Care
- A
child may need a placement for a short period of time. The reasons vary from emergency removal to
pending relative placements. Respite
care is also offered to our current foster care providers, some
families/children may need a break or have had previous plans.
- Long-Term Foster Care
- A
foster home for a child in care will live as part of the family, with support
from the Indian Child Welfare Program.
- Therapeutic Foster care
- Some
children may need more specialized care due to medical, emotional, or mental
health issues. Therapeutic foster homes
receive specialized training, and are in high demand, for more information
please ask.
How Do I
Apply?
If you think
you might be interested in becoming a foster parent, please visit or call the
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Indian Child Welfare Program at
1-800-242-9196, for more information.
Here are Our Steps To Become Certified.
Foster Care Applications part’s 1, 2 & 3 are also available to
print:
The following only needs to be printed once:
ICW Foster Care Application Part 1
The following must be printed for each applicant:
ICW Foster Care Application Part 2
ICW Foster Care Application Part 3
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Indian Child Welfare Program
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503-879-2039
1-800-242-8196