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How do I apply? FAQ's:What should I know about being a foster parent with
AICRC?
Why am I needed as a foster parent?
Many American Indian families have struggled to overcome historical trauma as
well as adjustment difficulties resulting from negative boarding school
experiences, urban relocation, or other life-changing events. As a result, many
Indian children are vulnerable to violence or neglect and often require temporary
placement outside of their homes until therapeutic intervention can take place.
Under the guidelines of the Indian Child Welfare Act, a child placed outside of
the home should remain culturally "intact," and active efforts should be made to
reunify that child with the natural parents. Until reunification occurs, you can
provide a safe and loving home while encouraging strong ties to the natural
family and traditional ways.
Who can apply?
Anyone can apply, regardless of race, religion, gender, marital status, etc. We
need homes, which will be culturally supportive and make every effort to keep the
child engaged in traditional values and activities as appropriate to that child's
tribe(s).
How do I apply?
Simply fill out the foster family home application and the foster family survey,
submit it to our office, and wait to be contacted by one of our social workers who

2. will begin the screening process for certification. For more information please
email us at fostercare@aicrc.org We are more than happy to assist you in
completing the application paperwork should you need our help.
What is involved in being certified?
Fingerprints for a background check will need to be taken of all people living in
your house over the age of 18. Additionally, all those over 18 years of age will be
required to have a tuberculosis screening. The certifying social worker must
determine that your home is a safe and healthy environment. This includes
having a written disaster plan, working smoke alarms, an agreement prohibiting
the use of corporal punishment, and other similar requirements, all of which we
will help you complete.
What can I expect from AICRC?
The American Indian Child Resource Center is dedicated to ensuring that every
Indian child placed through our agency is provided a strong and caring foster
home. Our foster care program offers quarterly training opportunities and
continuous foster parent support. You will be given monthly financial assistance
to help cover each child's living expenses. Our social workers and family
counselor provide coordinated services, depending on the child's needs. They are
available to give you, as foster parent(s), the kind of support you need.