Basic Licensing Requirements for Regular Foster Care Provider Homes:

• Provider is 21 years of age or older and a legal resident of Arizona.
• Valid fingerprint cards and criminal history background checks are required for all household members 18 years of age or older living in the home for at least 21 days a year.
• Provider attends 30 hours of PS-MAPP (Parenting for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting) training classes at no cost.
• Pass a home fire and safety inspection by the Office of Licensing, Certification and Regulation.
• Provide names, addresses and phone numbers of five references.
• Provide a Physician’s Statement for all household members 18 years of age or older living in the home for at least 21 days a year.
• Complete all required paperwork prior to licensing.
• Work cooperatively with the licensing agency once the agency agrees to and supports the requested licensing of the family.
• Provide current copies of your driver’s license, auto insurance, registration, proof of income, dog’s rabies vaccination and any prior marriage divorce decrees or legal separation papers.
• Understand that getting licensed does not guarantee a child being placed in the home.
• Agree to follow all requirements in Article 58 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
• All foster children need appropriate space and accommodations.
• Provide information about prior work experience with children, motivation for requesting licensure and any previous experience as a licensed foster parent in any state.
• Demonstrate skills in working with a team, patience, compassion for youth, ability to work with biological parents and ability to make sound judgments regarding the care and nurturing of youth.