Become foster parents
A new path begins - with heart, openness and good preparation
Becoming a foster parent is a significant decision. Anyone who wants to give a child in a difficult situation a loving home is taking on responsibility - and is well supported in the process. The path to becoming a foster family is clearly structured and serves to ensure that the foster child and foster parents are a good match.
The path to fostering - step by step:
Contact and application
The first step is very simple: you contact the City of Hof's foster care service. In a non-binding initial consultation, you will receive basic information on the subject of "fostering children", the requirements for foster parents and the various forms of fostering.
Are you interested? Then you can simply apply online:
Review procedure
Engaging in dialogue together
If you can imagine becoming a foster parent, a detailed familiarisation and assessment process begins. This serves to get to know your life situation, your motivation, your experience and your personal strengths better - always in dialogue and at eye level.
The review process includes
- Several interviews with the staff of the Hof foster care service
- Home visits to get an idea of the family environment
- Processing and submitting the necessary documents, such as questionnaires from the Bavarian State Youth Welfare Office, an extended certificate of good conduct, proof of income, a medical statement, a detailed life report and a signed declaration of protection
- Completion of a preparatory seminar for foster parent applicants
The start of a new responsibility
Once the assessment process has been completed, we will discuss whether you are a suitable candidate for foster care. Both the assessment of the specialists and your own feelings will be taken into account. If all requirements are met, you will be a verified foster parent from this point onwards.
From this point onwards, a placement can be made - in other words, a child who needs a new temporary home can be introduced to you. This step is taken with great care and always with the following in mind: Is this child a good fit for this family - and vice versa? Only when all parties involved are convinced is the admission prepared.
The foster children's service will provide you with intensive support - both during the decision-making process and in the further course of fostering.
Being a foster family means supporting, strengthening and giving trust. Foster parents not only give a child a home, but also stability, new perspectives and, above all, a reliable relationship. The path to this is well prepared - with professional support, realistic insights and space for personal development.
