She and her husband recently
became licensed foster parents; she is using her knowledge of early childhood education to provide the best support for the children in her care.
We understand that every situation is different, and that sometimes
even licensed foster parents may choose to decline taking a child into care.
Caregiver Ongoing Training: (COT) This program provides competency - based education and training to
NH licensed foster parents, eligible adoptive parents, non-licensed relative caregivers, residential childcare staff, and DCYF staff.
When a child or children come into state custody, local caseworkers coordinate
with licensed foster parents in their area to see if the foster family is able to temporarily care for the child or children.
In addition to
licensed foster parents and social workers, staff from eligible organizations include:
Permits placement of a child in an emergency placement with a friend, designated by the custodial parent or guardian, who is not
a licensed foster parent.
Licensed foster parents are then placed on our confidential database.
I have heard of children molested by their scout masters, soccer coaches, karate instructors, their priests, their teachers, even by their approved adoptive parents or
licensed foster parents.