Free Foster Parent Basic Eligibility Tool

Your love could make a difference. 

Thousands of children are in need of a foster home – including kids in your community. Yet many qualified adults never take the first step. 

Do you qualify to become a Mentor foster parent?

Finding out if you meet the initial requirements is faster than brewing your morning coffee — and your impact could last a lifetime.

Helpful Resources for Your Next Step

Whether you're ready to move forward or still gathering information, these resources provide valuable perspectives on foster parenting. Go beyond the requirements, and get an authentic glimpse into what it's really like to become a foster family.

The Truth About Getting Attached

Monteka shares what every new foster parent needs to know about connection, love, and why it’s worth the risk to say yes.

Sevita Jan 30, 2025

Beginner's Guide to Foster Care

If you have questions about fostering, you’re not alone – every foster parent started where you are. Make the process easier with your free foster care guide.

Sevita Nov 14, 2024

Foster Parent Letters to the Children in Their Care

Experience the love and joy of being a foster parent in this collection of letters from foster parents to the children in their care.

Sevita Jan 31, 2025