STEPS TO STARTING THE FOSTER CARE/ ADOPTION LICENSING PROCESS
STEP 1: INTRODUCTION TO ACT (FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION) on Zoom *REQUIRED TO MOVE FORWARD
May 2025 Schedule: (if you are still showing a previous month, please delete cookies/ browsing history and reload):
- 5/10/2025 (Saturday) at 9AM
- 5/22/2025 (Thursday) at 6PM
(Please just click link to join; no pre-registering required; call or text Adam at: 602-350-1544 with any questions regarding Orientations or any assistance attending a virtual orientation with A Circle Together.
STEP 2: FOSTER CARE APPLICATION, ASSESSMENT GUIDE, AND FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD
Please email Foster Care Application, Assessment Guide, and Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card to: [email protected]
STEP 3: AGENCY INITIAL HOME VISIT AND HOME STUDY
Upon receipt of the foster care application, assessment guide, and fingerprint cards, the Agency will then schedule the initial home visit in your home (plan for one hour). The Agency will register for training, begin preparing your home for the safety inspection, and we will also schedule you for the 3-hour Home Study.
- We will come to your home by appointment only.
- We will go over all foster care licensing documents.
- We will begin the licensure interview process.
- We will complete mock Life Safety Inspection (LSI) of your home. We will inform you of all corrections needed to pass the State LSI.
- We will answer all your questions.
The licensing Agency will provide you for registration steps at Step 3. All training is virtual except for CPR/ First Aid Training.
Orientation Video Presented by AZDCS
This orientation video explains the need for foster parents in Arizona, the steps on becoming licensed in Arizona, tips for choosing a foster care agency, and it explains some of the realities of foster care. More information can always be found at www.azdcs.gov. It is not mandatory to watch this video. Please feel free to just pick up the phone and give us a call and we’ll be happy to explain foster care licensing and answer any and all questions you may have. More information can found at: https://dcs.az.gov/foster
Life Safety Inspection Documents
Licensing Rules and Other Important Documents
