HOW DO I GET STARTED?
1. Fill out a pre-application
2. Complete a phone interview with our Program Administrator
This is an informal, get-to-know you conversation. It's a chance to get all your questions answered, learn about our history and vision for Krista Resource Families, and to decide if we are the right fit.
3. Meet your Krista Social Worker & complete initial paperwork
Decided you're ready to move forward? Wonderful! A social worker will set up a time to meet with you and get you started. They'll be there to help you every step of the way.
4. Complete a background check
Fill out a Criminal Record Statement, provide a DMV printout of your driving record & complete Livescan fingerprinting.
5. Complete the home study
The home study process is a combination of paper questionnaires and in-person interviews, completed by a certified social worker, with everyone who lives in your home. The purpose is to really get to know the type of home and parenting you can provide, and assess the physical safety and suitability of your home.
6. Complete training
1. Resource Family Pre-Approval training
Attend a 2-hour orientation and 12 hours of pre-approval training.
2. CPR, AED, & Basic First Aid certification
3. Krista Paperwork training
Learn about the requirements for you to maintain and turn in paperwork for each child's health, dental, school, allowance, and clothing needs.
4. Krista Resource Family Policy Manual training & quiz
5. Child Abuse Reporting training & quiz
7. Provide personal references
Krista requires 3 personal references who can speak to your character and ability to be a resource parent.
Welcome to Krista!
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