Impactful Foster Parent: Provide Safe, Stable Homes

Sample Supports; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 on-call

Foster parent training

Individualized training

Trauma education

Clinical professionals

Respite support

IDD support team

Job summary

Sample Supports is seeking compassionate individuals or families in Colorado to open their homes to children in need. As a foster parent, you provide daily care within a supportive team, with extensive training and access to clinical and behavioral professionals.

Compensation ranges from $2,000 to $5,000 per month depending on services, placement, and level of support, plus 24/7 on-call support and ongoing guidance from a team experienced in IDD-related care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one available bedroom in home.
• Dependable transportation to transport child.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Background checks and licensing requirements must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stable, welcoming home.
• Meet child’s physical, emotional, developmental, behavioral, and social needs.
• Provide supervision, structure, routines, and boundaries.
• Support child in building relationships, life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Ensure school attendance and educational progress.
• Coordinate medical, dental, and therapeutic appointments.
• Administer or support medications when trained and authorized.
• Help child navigate emotions and transitions of foster care.
• Provide recreational, community, cultural, and enrichment opportunities.
• Maintain required records and document progress.

Job description

Sample Supports is seeking compassionate individuals or families in Colorado to open their homes to children in need. As a foster parent, you provide daily care within a supportive team, with extensive training and access to clinical and behavioral professionals.

Compensation ranges from $2,000 to $5,000 per month depending on services, placement, and level of support, plus 24/7 on-call support and ongoing guidance from a team experienced in IDD-related care.