How to Become a Tapestry Foster Parent

Tapestry has high standards for its foster parents and provides a high level of support in return. We offer a team approach to support foster parents in the care and nurturing of the children, with true participation as a respected member of our treatment team.

At Tapestry we strive to compensate foster parents at a rate that reflects the significance and challenges of this important work. (See our rate page.)

Other supports include:

• Readily available consultation and assistance with questions and behavior problems;
• Regular contact with a social worker;
• 72 hours/month respite care;
• Family therapy as needed;
• Mileage reimbursement;
• In-home support and guidance for Intensive Treatment foster children and foster families.

For a detailed listing of supports provided to our foster families, please see the Foster Parent Support Page.

Requirements

We're looking for people with the desire and ability to be a professional caregiver for children with emotional challenges.

Tapestry foster parents can be single or married, male or female, and can rent or own homes.

If you'd like to help a Tapestry foster child but don't think you can be a full-time foster parent, you can also assist by offering respite care. Respite providers give families breaks for brief periods, anything from overnight to several days. Compensation is provided to respite caregivers. (See our respite page).

Procedure

The certification process involves the completion of an application and other forms, followed by a background clearance and home/family assessment.

Training

Training is provided by Tapestry staff and through referral to other training resources. Tapestry pays training stipends as foster parents complete specific training milestones.

Orientations

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent or respite care provider, we invite you to attend an orientation session (See below).

For more information about orientation/training sessions or on how to become a foster parent or respite provider, please contact:

TAPESTRY FAMILY SERVICES
Contact Person: Connie Hewett
Phone: (707) 463-3300 ext. 115
Fax: (707) 463-3318
Email: connieh@tapestryfs.org
Address: 290 East Gobbi St., Ukiah, CA 95482