Right now, thousands of children are in need of a safe, nurturing, and supportive family. As a Foster Parent or Respite Care Provider you can help. These kids need lots of help and support as they try to over-come hardships and challenges that they have endured. (Click here to go back to top)
KRNCS strongly supports a family in their voyage of fostering/adoption. It is never our goal to disrupt a family in order to provide a child with one. We offer a multitude of services to help support our current care providers. (Click here to go back to top)
Most of these children have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, the vast majority being victims of family violence. Many of these children also have psychological and medical needs that may require additional assistance and the ongoing support of a loving and dedicated family. Children who come into care are usually between the ages of 0-18. Many of these children have been abused, neglected, emotionally mistreated, exploited or sexually abused. Special needs children are those with multiple or severe problems. For some of these special needs children a loving foster home is the alternative to a treatment facility. You, as a Foster Parent, make the decision as to which children you feel would work best in your home. You never have to take a placement, and can ask for all the information available before agreeing to take a foster child into your family. (Click here to go back to top)
Foster Parents provide a supportive and stable family environment for children who cannot live with their birth families. The goal is to provide parental care, guidance, and stability until the family's issues can be resolved. Foster parents face a unique set of challenges in caring for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, or the death of significant family members. Many foster children experience emotional, behavioral, or physical problems as a result of the traumas they have endured. However, a protective, supportive family environment has proven to be the best place to meet the immediate needs of these children.(Click here to go back to top)
Becoming an RCP is an alternative way to help a child in need when opening your home full time is not an option. As an RCP you would provide much needed respite care for foster children and their families. Respite care can last from one afternoon through two weeks, and reimbursement for services are offered.(Click here to go back to top)
Choosing an Foster agency is a very personal choice - and a good match depends as much on the program offered as the personality compatibility between the agency/organization and the parent(s). You should be asking as many questions as you can. In fact, we believe that the more information you have - the better decision you will make.
Taking a foster child is a commitment that many times offers a child opportunities they would never have had otherwise. We understand that many wonderful families, cannot afford to carry the financial burden of an extra child. To help you with the cost of caring for a foster child the state of Colorado provides certified Foster Families a Foster Care Maintenance Reimbursement, medical coverage for the foster child, and occasional clothing allowances. Other funds are also available for other special expenses. Foster children are covered under Medicaid (Title XIX). When a child comes to live with you, you receive a health insurance card that covers doctor's visits, prescriptions, hospital stays, and other medical needs. In most cases Medicaid also covers counseling, physical therapy, and other services your child may need. You receive your maintenance reimbursement once a month. This should help aid your family in providing shelter, food, clothing, and recreation to name a few.(Click here to go back to top)
A Home Study helps us find good homes for foster children. Most of the information comes from a one on one interview with an agency professional. The home study can take place over two/three scheduled home visits. When the Home Study is complete a report is made along with the professionals recommendations. At this home study you and the professional might examine which children would work best in your family.(Click here to go back to top)
