Become a Foster Family in
Fresno County with Aspiranet
Children, youth, and teens in Fresno County need your love, support, and care. Aspiranet provides foster care and foster-adoption services in Fresno County and surrounding communities. Take the first step in creating safe, caring relationships that can last a lifetime.
With over 50,000 children and youth in the foster care system in California, we need your help more than ever.
Becoming a Foster Family helps children and families thrive throughout Fresno County. Take the first step to becoming a Foster Family through our Fresno office today!
Are you ready to become a foster family? Click below to apply!
Do you have questions? Call us at 877.380.4376
Aspiranet's
Fresno County
Foster Care Location
1320 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 140,
Fresno, California 93710
877.380.4376
Who Can Become a Foster Family?
One of the biggest myths about foster families is that only certain types of families qualify. The truth is, foster families are as unique as birth families.
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Aspiranet works with families regardless of ethnic background, education level, sexual orientation, relationship status (single, married, partnered), job status (part or fulltime) or homeownership
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Parent(s) must be 21 years or older
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Should have adequate space for a child in their home
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All adults over 18 must clear a background check
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Parent(s) must have a valid California driver’s license, DMV record, reliable transportation and proof of insurance
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Parent(s) will need to successfully complete Aspiranet foster parent classes, CPR and first aid classes, family interviews and assessments and a home inspection
Aspiranet's Most Urgent Foster Care Needs
Keeping Siblings Together
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We try whenever possible to keep brothers and sisters together
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We need families who will take in sibling groups
Fostering Teens
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Teenagers need a stable home, no matter how old they are
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You have the chance to make a significant impact on a foster teen’s life when they need it most
ISFC
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Children with developmental, behavioral and emotional challenges require a higher level of care and support from foster families