Arkansas Foster Parent Guide
Format: Editable PDF (Text-Only)
Category: Foster & Adoption Resources
Description:
The Arkansas Foster Parent Guide is a comprehensive, step-by-step resource created to help families, individuals, and church ministries understand the foster care process through the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS). This professional yet faith-filled guide outlines every stage — from your first inquiry to welcoming your first placement — with clarity and encouragement.
Inside you’ll find:
A 3–6 month timeline for completing the foster care process
Core steps for meeting Arkansas DHS/DCFS requirements
A complete home safety and readiness checklist
Details on required documents, training, and background checks
Full overview of PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education) training
Guidance for your first child placement and ongoing foster support
Verified links to Arkansas foster care programs, forms, and associations
Whether you’re starting individually or organizing a church foster care outreach, this expanded guide equips you with reliable information, practical structure, and biblical inspiration for saying “yes” to making a difference in a child’s life.
✅ Editable in Canva
✅ Text-only (add your own graphics or branding)
✅ Perfect for church foster ministries, DCFS partners, and new foster parents
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