Become a Foster Parent for a Child with a Disability

There is a growing need for seasoned families willing to open their hearts and homes to children and teenagers who have been removed from their families.  These children need a loving family who will walk with them during a time of crisis and welcome them unconditionally into a caring home. Children in foster care range in age from infants to teenagers and typically remain in your care for anywhere from a few months to several years.

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Earn up to $4k/month tax-free to be a foster parent

Seeking Experienced Foster Parents Willing to Work with Individuals with Challenging Behaviors
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Great benefits for a great cause

  • The stipend is tax-free 
  • Most of the child's expenses covered 
  • We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support
  • We work with your preferences to find a right fit​
  • 24/7 incident support
  • Children are in school/programming during the day
  • Access to all Sample Supports services (behavior therapy, employment, day programs)
  • Respite services available  
  • This is a truly rewarding experience!

Support for Foster Parents from Sample Supports

Support for Foster Parents
Sample Supports is committed to supporting foster parents through orientation, hours of training on child development, and helpful resources. We offer ongoing supervision and support visits by a trained Sample Supports staff, plus regular educational training and support meetings, 24-hour crisis intervention services, and respite care as needed. Monthly reimbursement rates will be based on the level of care that you provide. Medical and dental care for all foster children is paid through state Medicaid programs.

​Benefits of becoming a Foster Parent with Sample Supports
You are not alone in this process! Sample Supports will be by your side the entire way with 24/7 support.
  • Sample Supports provides the skills training necessary to prepare you for challenges to create an successful environment for your family. 
  • You will receive in-home clinical and behavioral services that include 24/7 crisis management support, short and long-term consultations, mentorship and in-home respite services.
  • We provide behavioral assessments, integrated plans for the foster child's development, and the tools for you and your child to follow through and succeed.
  • All services we provide follow the practices of Trauma Informed Care, and our highly educated caseworkers are trained to provide a high level of service to you and your foster child.

Sample Supports is a proud member of www.fosteringcolorado.com ​

Are you a good fit for foster care?

 Many of our foster parents start with little background or experience, but are fully supported through our training and services. The length of placement is on average between 6 months and 2 years. Many of our foster parents are also full-time students, work out of the home, have families of their own or are single providers. This is also a great way to get resume building experience in the social work field and get paid for it!

What Qualities do Foster Parents Need?
Foster parents can be couples or single adults over the age of 21 who are committed to providing a loving home for children and provide them with ample space to grow. Foster parents need to have positive parenting skills, patience, stability, maturity, and a love of children. It is also helpful to know and understand childhood development. Foster parents work with staff from community agencies toward identified goals for the children in their care.

Testimonials
"It's a great way to stay at home with my kids while earning an income. Yes it's sometimes difficult to share my home with someone who is not technically "family", but it's very rewarding to support and advocate for the individuals in a world that often forgets about them." ​
 - Shidiah (Age 31, 13 years of service)
"Prepare to be more financially secure and a lot more busy."
 - Connor (Age 23, 1 year of service)
"It is by far the best and most rewarding job I have ever had."
 - Amie (Age 34, 1 year of service)
Background Requirements
  • You live in Colorado
  • You are financially stable
  • You have a clean criminal record
  • You have a stable home environment
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Primary Responsibilities
  • Support individual(s) with challenging behaviors of varying degrees.
  • Help individual(s) with daily routine, coping skills, meals, appointments, etc.
  • Communication with support team (Text, emails, calls)
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