Why Foster?
Every child deserves a safe place to call home, even if only for a while. As a foster parent, you:
Provide a nurturing, stable environment for children in transition.
Offer emotional support and care while they wait for permanent placement.
Help children heal from trauma and build trust again.
Become an essential bridge to their forever family.
Types of Foster Care
Every child deserves love, safety, and a chance to thrive. At Open Arms, your donation is more than a gift — it’s an investment in brighter futures
Short-Term Foster Care
Support children for days or weeks while longer-term arrangements are made.
Long-Term Foster Care
Provide a loving home for several months or longer until adoption or reunification is possible.
Respite Care
Offer temporary relief for full-time foster families by caring for children over weekends or short breaks.
Specialized Foster Care
Care for children with specific medical, developmental, or emotional needs with extra support and training from our team.
Foster Requirements
To ensure the safety and well-being of children, foster parents must:
Be at least 25 years old.
Complete a background check and home study.
Attend orientation and foster care training.
Demonstrate stability, compassion, and commitment.