Mississippi: Getting Started on the Journey to be a foster parent

Mississippi Foster Parent Guide 

Format: Editable PDF (Text-Only)
Category: Foster & Adoption Resources

Description:
The Mississippi Foster Parent Guide is a clear and detailed roadmap for families, individuals, and ministries preparing to become licensed foster parents through the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS). This easy-to-follow resource outlines every stage of the process — from inquiry to your first placement — offering both practical guidance and faith-filled encouragement.

Inside you’ll find:

• A 3–6 month timeline from orientation to placement approval

• Core steps to meet Mississippi MDCPS requirements

• A full home safety and readiness checklist

• Guidance on required documents, health screenings, and background checks

• Complete details on MAP (Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting) training

• Instructions for home studies, inspections, and licensing

• Verified links to official Mississippi foster care resources and associations

Whether you’re beginning as a foster parent or coordinating a church foster care ministry, this expanded guide gives you the organization, understanding, and inspiration to open your heart and home to a child in need.

✅ Editable in Canva
✅ Text-only (add your own graphics or branding)
✅ Perfect for church foster ministries, MDCPS partners, and new foster parents