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When locating an agency to assist you with foster care or adoption, you should consider your family’s personal preferences. Our network is the heart of the community-based care model, centered around addressing the specific needs of children and youth in foster care.

Things to Consider About Fostering or Adoption

At SJRC Texas, we prioritize reunifying children with their biological families when it is safe and appropriate. When reunification is not in the best interest of the child and we are unable to place a child with extended family, we shift our focus to finding a Forever Family through adoption.
SJRC Texas | Belong is looking for individuals and families to open their hearts and homes to children in foster care. Becoming a foster or adoptive parent is a great way to help children in need, give back, and strengthen the community.
Foster families are individuals or families who provide a safe and loving place for foster children to live. They provide a normal living environment, help children build self-esteem, learn social skills, and provide opportunities to create happy childhood memories. You also have the opportunity to give a child a forever home, through adoption.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a Citizen, permanent resident, or other qualified alien of the United States as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1641(b)
Must be able to pass a background check for all household members over the age of 14, including DFPS Central Registry Check, DPS Check, and FBI Fingerprint Check
Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and provide proof of educational level
Must be able to pass a fire and health inspection
Must obtain a TB test for all household members over the age of 1
Must provide proof of marriage certificate, divorce decree or death certificate within immediate family, if applicable
Must provide proof of financial status
Must provide proof of pet vaccinations
Must be in good physical and mental health
Must have reliable transportation and current autoinsurance/registration
Must have a bedroom of at least 80 square feet for a foster child
Must obtain all required Orientation, Pre-Service, and Annual training
Must be willing to abide by a policy of no corporal punishment
Must be willing to abide by the Child Placing Agency policies and the State of Texas standards

Trainings

There are required trainings but classes may vary according to each Child Placing Agency.