Thinking about becoming a foster care volunteer?

Click here for the Foster Care Application and Agreement

Ask yourself these important questions first... 

Are you at least 18 years of age?
Due to insurance issues and safety concerns only people over 18 can be the primary caregivers in this program. Children can help, and receive community service credit, but an adult in the home must be the main contact.

Are you able to work with harsh cleaning chemicals such as bleach?
Between sets of foster animals you should thoroughly clean the foster area with a disinfecting chemical.

Are you able to separate the foster animals from your own?
Foster animals should be isolated from your own companion animals. A separate room or enclosed area without carpet will work best.

Are you aware that there is a great deal of clean-up and even possible damage to your home when you take a foster animal home?
Foster animals have ruined drapes, carpeting, clothing, and other valuable items. Preparing your home and the area the animals will stay in can prevent most accidents, but not all of them.

Do you feel comfortable explaining to friends that these animals are not yours to adopt out and that they must go through the regular adoption process of HSFBC?
If you are interested in helping to find homes for your foster animals, refer your friends and family to the HSFBC to complete an Adoption Application and Agreement.