We Can Do It!
Congratulations on taking the first courageous step towards becoming a foster parent! As you embark on this remarkable journey, you've already shown the dedication and compassion that make you a potential beacon of hope for children in need.
Now, let's venture into the second phase – a crucial stage where your dedication will truly shine. This phase is all about documentation and training, but it's also about transforming your heartfelt desire into the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a loving, stable, and nurturing environment for children who deserve a brighter future.
Stay tuned for updates and important information as you continue this transformative journey. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Next Steps Checklist
After Completing the Initial Steps and Receiving Approval from Your Outreach & Licensing Specialist, please proceed with the following steps:
☐ Provide Outreach & Licensing Specialist with Copies of Current First Aid and CPR Certification: If your certification is not current or is set to expire during the certification process, or if you don't currently hold valid certification, please notify your Outreach & Licensing Specialist. Envoi will arrange a group CPR class for each training cohort to facilitate certification and will cover the expenses for this training. If individuals are unable to attend the scheduled session or prefer alternative training, they may select their own CPR/First Aid course within the community. However, any expenses incurred for such training will be the responsibility of the individual.
☐ Create Accounts with the Child Welfare Training System (CWTS) and Colorado Cross-Systems Training Institute: Enroll in all webinars and training sessions listed in the training documents provided.
☐ Enroll in Pressley Ridge Training for Treatment/Therapeutic Foster Care (PR-TFC): Your Outreach & Licensing Specialist will provide information about available dates, locations, and other details related to this training.
☐ Enroll in Professional Crisis Management (PCM): Your Outreach & Licensing Specialist will provide information about available dates, locations, and other details related to this training.
☐ Training Hours Log: Utilize this log to keep track of all training sessions you attend, both within and outside of Envoi. It's essential for monitoring your total training hours, and each applicant should maintain their own log.
☐ Review and Acknowledge/Sign Various Agreements: Take time to review and sign the Foster Parent Policies and Procedures (provided separately), Mandatory Reporter Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement, and the Written Notice of Personally Identifiable Information. Each applicant should complete these forms individually.
☐ Provide Outreach & Licensing Specialist with a Current Family Photo.
☐ Provide Outreach & Licensing Specialist with Copy of Current Renter’s or Homeowner’s Insurance.
☐ Provide Outreach & Licensing Specialist with Copy of Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration, Vehicle Maintenance & Safety Inspection Checklist, and Proof of Insurance: Ensure that your Outreach & Licensing Specialist has copies of the driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance for each applicant.
☐ Provide Outreach & Licensing Specialist with Current Vaccination Records for Any Animals in the Home: If you have animals in your home, provide your Outreach & Licensing Specialist with up-to-date vaccination records for them.
