{"id":63,"date":"2013-07-12T11:43:15","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T02:35:47","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-01-11T21:08:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T03:08:05","slug":"how-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iowafosterandadoption.org\/how-to-get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready to explore foster care or adoption?<\/h2>\n

On behalf of Iowa\u2019s kids, thank you!<\/h3>\n

There are three paths you can take moving forward\u2014you don\u2019t have to choose yet because the process is the same for all three.<\/p>\n

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1
\nLicensed
\nfor foster care<\/h3>\n

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2<\/h3>\n

Licensed for foster care
\n& approved for adoption<\/h3>\n

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3<\/h3>\n

Approved
\nfor adoption only<\/h3>\n

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We\u2019ll help you choose what\u2019s right for you as you go along.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Your process<\/h3>\n

It usually takes about six to nine months<\/strong> to complete this process. You\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Review the orientation presentation<\/a>\u00a0prior to submitting an inquiry below.<\/li>\n
  2. Fill out an online inquiry form (click here)<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Complete an Orientation for Prospective Foster\/Adoptive Parents online or by phone\u00a0(click here to select a date\/time)<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Complete fingerprint and background checks (forms sent to you after inquiry)<\/li>\n
  5. Attend an eleven-week series of training classes called NTDC<\/li>\n
  6. Before completion of NTDC class\/home study process you will need to complete CPR\/FA training, Mandatory Reporter Training, Medication Management booklet, and Universal Precautions booklet. Click here for training requirements.<\/a> If you already have some of these trainings completed please review and give certificates to your homestudy worker as you may not need to redo them.<\/li>\n
  7. Upon completion of your home study by your RRTS Caseworker it will be submitted to HHS for final approval of a foster care license and\/or adoption approval.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
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    Take the First Step.
    \nInquire today.<\/h2>\n

    Ready, set, go!<\/h3>\n<\/div>
    Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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