Foster the Future
Become A Foster Parent
Prince George's County Department of Social Services
Our community's children come from all walks of life, and we're dedicated to finding them supportive homes. We invite families to join us who are:
- Prepared to offer a loving home to youth 12-20 years old.
- Able to welcome sibling groups, ensuring they stay together.
- Willing to support the children's families of origin.
- Provide a bilingual household.
What Is a Foster Parent?
Families or individuals (single) in the Prince George’s County Community who temporarily step in to provide a loving, safe, and nurturing home for a child, until reunification with their families of origin can be achieved. Foster Parents give children a sense of normalcy while preparing them to be reunited with family. Being a Foster Parent is a critical role and the expectations are great because the safety and well-being of a child is at stake.
What Is a Foster Home?
The home of a licensed Foster Parent is the place where a child can heal and grow from the abuse and or neglect, they experienced that resulted in intervention from the agency. The foster family provides an environment that is comfortable and nurturing until the child can be reunified with their family of origin.
Benefits of Being a Foster Parent
- An opportunity to help a family in crisis
- A chance to provide a child who has experienced trauma by creating a home environment that is safe, stable, and nurturing
- An opportunity to strengthen parenting skills with free training offered through the agency
- Join a supportive community; A support system of other foster Families
