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DO YOU STILL WANT TO BE A FOSTER PARENT?
I must inform all potential applicants that
in order to qualify to be certified as foster parents for this agency, you
cannot have a history of “founded” child abuse and/or neglect complaints, any
type of “felony”, and conviction of barrier crimes as listed below. If a
negative report is received, we will notify you and discuss the findings with
you.
Barrier crime defined:
"Barrier crime" means a conviction identified in the Code at §63.2-1719.
The convictions, and Code references, are: murder or manslaughter as set out in
Article I (§ 18.2-30 et seq.), malicious wounding by mob as set out in §
18.2-41, abduction as set out in subsection A of §18.2-47, abduction for immoral
purposes as set out in § 18.2-48, assault and bodily woundings as set out in
Article 4 (§ 18.2-51 et seq.), robbery as set out in § 18.2-58, carjacking as
set out in § 18.2-58.1, extortion by threat as set out in § 18.2-59; felony
stalking as set out in § 18.2-60.3, sexual assault as set out in Article 7 (§
18.2-61 et seq.), arson as set out in Article I (§ 18.2-77 et seq.), burglary as
set out in Article 2 (§ 18.2-89 et seq.), any felony violation relating to
possession or distribution of drugs as set out in Article I (§ 18.2247 et seq.),
drive by shooting as set out in § 18.2-286.1, use of a machine gun in a crime of
violence as set out in § 18.2-289, aggressive use of a machine gun as set out in
§ 18.2-290, use of a sawed-off shotgun in a crime of violence as set out in
subsection A of § 18.2-300, pandering as set out in § 18.2-355, crimes against
nature involving children as set out in § 18.2-361, incest as set out in §
18.2-366, taking indecent liberties with children as set out in § 18.2-370 or §
18.2-370.1, abuse and neglect of children as set out in § 18.2-371.1, failure to
secure medical attention for an injured child as set out in § 18.2-314,
obscenity offenses as set out in § 18.2-374.1, possession of child pornography
as set out in § 18.2-374.1:1, electronic facilitation of pornography as set out
in § 18.2-374.3, abuse and neglect of incapacitated adults as set out in §
18.2-369, employing or permitting a minor to assist in an act constituting an
offense under Article 5 (§ 18.2-372 et seq.) as set out in § 18.2-379, delivery
of drugs to prisoners as set out in § 18.2-474.1, escape from jail as set out in
§ 18.2-477, felonies by prisoners as set out in § 53.1-203; or an equivalent
offense in another state.
Persons with a negative three or more
driving points will be requested to complete a driver’s education class prior to
approval. Persons with negative 5 points or more will not be eligible.
Also, it is mandated by Virginia State
Regulations, that you have adequate income to meet the needs of your family.
Your income must be greater than your expenses. This is calculated on a monthly
basis.
FYI
The following is a list of documentation
that will be required prior to approval of your home.
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Copy of Marriage License
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Copy of Divorce Decree if previously married
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Copy of Rabies Vaccinations for all pets in the home.
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Copy of Water Test if a Well on your property is the source of drinking
water.
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Copy of medical/physical examination, with TB results for every member of
the household
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Proof of income.
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Copy of homeowners or renters insurance.
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Copy of automobile insurance.
IF YOU’RE STILL INTERESTED IN BEING A FOSTER
PARENT…
Call 804-684-2555 to register for an upcoming
orientation.
Rosa Johnson, MA
Foster Parent
Trainer/Coordinator
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