Looking for forms, training or resources?

Whether you’re just beginning to explore foster care or you’re already licensed and supporting a child, this page brings together the materials you need. You’ll find forms for foster parents, training information, and links to external resources. If you have questions about what’s required at your stage of the process, your Ariel case manager is the best place to start.

Still exploring what it means to become a foster parent? Learn more here.

Foster parent forms

If you need a form that isn’t here yet, contact your Ariel case manager or reach out to your local office.

Training for Foster Parents

Becoming a foster parent with Ariel includes an initial training sequence before a child is placed in your home. State regulations require foster parents to complete 20 hours of training per year, including hours focused on cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed care. Ariel helps you meet those requirements and stay current throughout your time as a licensed provider.

Initial training topics include:

• Foster parent orientation, covering Ariel’s policies and procedures, state rules and regulations, and your role in the child welfare system
• Trauma-informed care
• Cultural responsiveness
• CPR and First Aid
• Safe home and supervision practices

If you’ve completed any of these trainings through another agency or on your own, let your Ariel contact know — some certifications may be transferable.

External resources

Your Ariel case manager is your primary support throughout the foster care process—connecting you to services, answering questions, and helping you navigate what comes next. The links below offer additional reading and context for foster parents, adoptive families, and anyone supporting children and youth in care.

Additional questions?

Have questions about training requirements, forms, or the foster care process? Contact us and we’ll connect you with the right person.

Want to learn more about what fostering looks like before diving in? Explore foster care.

For questions about forms specific to your area, your case manager is your first stop—or reach out to your local Ariel office.