Families who wish to foster children not related to them and relative/kin caregivers must go through a state regulated licensing process administered by Napa CWS and regulated by California Code of Regulations and the California Health and Safety Codes. View a Resource Family Approval Tool Kit.
You Can Be A Resource Foster Parent If You Are
Single or married
Stay-at-home parent(s)
Working parent(s) with appropriate child care
Healthy and energetic
Apartment / Condominium owner or renter
Homeowner or renter with adequate room
The Process to Becoming a Resource Parent Includes
Attending orientation
Completing licensing application
Completing first aid and CPR certifications
Meeting home licensing certification requirements
Completing household fingerprinting
Passing child abuse and criminal background screening
Meeting health requirements
Meeting financial requirements
Department of Motor Vehicles Record
Completing pre-placement training (18 hours)
Psycho-social assessment
Permanency assessment
Meeting annual home license re-certification requirements
More Information
If you are interested in, or you know anyone who is interested in, finding out more about becoming a resource family, please contact the Resource Family Approval (RFA) unit at 707-253-4761.