How Do I Become a Foster Parent?

Oasis Requirements

Over 18 years of age.

In good emotional and physical health.

Married or single.

Can accept the temporary care of a child.

Can provide and meet the needs of children in care.

Can work as a team to develop the best care for the child

Benefits of becoming a therapeutic home

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Since both parents in the home must be trained, Oasis provides both the pre-placement training and the continuing training to become a traditional and/or specialized care giver. Training sessions are held monthly.

Foster parents receive payment depending on the level of care the child requires.

Each child in care earns two alternative care/respite days a month. Another licensed Oasis foster family will provide alternative care/respite for your child.

Oasis provides a clothing allowance for spring & fall clothing as well as an allowance for a winter coat. An additional clothing allowance may be requested for initial clothing purchase or for special needs.

As a highly trained foster parent you are a professional who is certified and licensed to work in a cooperative planning program with your foster child. You will help decide the goals for a child to be successful in your home.

You will be treated professionally with personal support from Oasis professionals.

You will receive weekly contact from an Oasis case manager.

How Do I Begin?

1. Oasis receives your application.

2. Attend 24 hours of initial training in four classes. Classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays. First Aid/CPR (AED) classes will also be provided.

3. Licensing requirements are given at the Orientation session.  Some of these are:
*Physical examination for each household member.
*Three references.
*BCI & FBI criminal check/fingerprinting as well as a local background check.
*Home study.
*Fire and Safety Check.

We Need Families From the Following Counties:

Athens
Adams
Fairfield
Franklin
Gallia
Highland
Hocking
Jackson
Lawrence
Licking
Meigs
Pike
Pickaway
Ross,
Scioto
Vinton