foster care policies

Foster care policies establish the rules and procedures for caring for children who cannot live with their biological families. They aim to ensure children's safety, stability, and well-being by providing temporary homes with trained caregivers. Policies include how children are placed in foster homes, ongoing assessments of their needs, and processes for reunification with families or other permanent arrangements like guardianship or adoption. These guidelines also specify the rights of children and foster parents, the training required for caregivers, and oversight mechanisms to promote safe, supportive environments while working toward the child's best long-term interests.