The following support is offered to our foster parents:

15 hours orientation/First aid training prior to placement of a child.

Financial reimbursement on a sliding scale based on child's age.

Medical and dental services for the child are covered, either by private insurance or Medi-Cal.

Regular and consistent therapeutic intervention to assist with parenting decisions with a GSFFA social worker.

On-going parent training.

Emergency assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Placement of children that are a possible match to the family, including:

• Information regarding child
• pre-placement visits, if possible

Medical personnel to assist with education regarding assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Foster parent support group, meets monthly to provide emotional support for the foster parent

One-on-one supportive services for the foster parent