Trauma-Informed Foster Parent | Live-In Option & Stipend

Health Connect America, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 agency support

Pre-service & ongoing training

Scheduled respite

Monthly reimbursement

Job summary

Health Connect America, Inc. invites qualified individuals to become a Professional Foster Parent, offering a stable home for children in Florida. You will provide daily care, routine, and a supportive environment, while our team offers ongoing training and 24/7 support.

Applicants should be at least 25, physically and emotionally healthy, and able to complete background checks and home approval processes. Live-in or own residence options may include additional housing support and resources.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Must be physically and emotionally healthy to care for a child.
• Must successfully complete required background checks.
• Must complete the foster home approval and training process.
• If fostering from own residence, the home must meet applicable foster care safety requirements.
• Must be willing to collaborate closely with Health Connect America and the child’s broader care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stable, continuous presence for the children in your care.
• Meet each child’s physical, emotional, educational, social, spiritual, and cultural needs with a trauma-informed approach.
• Participate in decisions and meetings that shape a child’s path, including court hearings and school planning.
• Coordinate with the broader care team to support each child’s individual plan for growth and healing.
• Help coordinate medical, dental, and mental health care and support school success.
• Keep the home safe and welcoming, reporting any concerns about a child’s wellbeing.
• Model warmth, respect, and healthy relationships in daily life with the children and their families.

Skills

Patience

Stability

Commitment

Job description

Health Connect America, Inc. invites qualified individuals to become a Professional Foster Parent, offering a stable home for children in Florida. You will provide daily care, routine, and a supportive environment, while our team offers ongoing training and 24/7 support.

Applicants should be at least 25, physically and emotionally healthy, and able to complete background checks and home approval processes. Live-in or own residence options may include additional housing support and resources.