Children's Homes, Inc.
Based in Paragould, Ark., Children's Homes, Inc. has provided help, hope, and home to children and families since 1955. We are a faith-based, Christ-centered organization specializing in residential education care, foster care, and adoptive care.
Our Foster Care Program is licensed as a private Child Placement Agency. Our Foster Care staff is dedicated to helping you through the process of fostering, being a voice for you, and an extra layer of support. Our foster families are members of the churches of Christ and are located throughout the entire state of Arkansas.
Our main office and residential program is located in Paragould, Ark., and our Foster Care Program office is located in Searcy, Ark.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
There are myths and misconceptions about what you need to qualify as a foster parent.
Foster parent requirements vary by state. Parents must be at least 21 years of age in Arkansas. However, there cannot be more than a 45-year age difference between the child and the parent.
Marriage is not a requirement for fostering. Single individuals may apply.
Every foster parent in Arkansas must:
- Pass a background check
- Have a physical exam
- Complete the Arkansas Home Study
- Complete required training classes
- Pass the home inspection
- Attend face-to-face interviews with a state foster advocate
- Maintain financial stability
In addition, foster homes must have enough room for the foster child. This includes 50 square feet of bedroom space for personal belongings.
Reach out to an Arkansas child-placing representative for additional information.
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