Are You Ready To Become a Serenity Family?
Serenity families are dedicated to caring for children and providing a supportive environment to help children prepare for reunification or adoption when reunification isn’t possible. Serenity families are diverse, coming from all backgrounds, religions, ages, genders, financial statuses, and marital statuses.
Please note that Serenity is only able to consider families in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in California.
Steps To Becoming a Resource/Foster Family at Serenity:
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Fill out our "Contact Us" form and someone will be in touch with you within a few days!
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Complete a walk-in or telephone intake with a Serenity representative
Talk with a Serenity representative to answer your initial questions. We will also complete a brief interview and ask you some basic questions about your household.
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Schedule an in-home orientation with a Serenity Social Worker
Your in-home prescreen provides you with the opportunity to ask further questions about becoming a resource parent. The in-home prescreen also includes an interview with your family and a Serenity social worker to determine if we are a good fit. It usually takes about 1-2 hours.
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Begin the application process
Following your in-home orientation, you will receive an application packet with forms and instructions. Completing your application packet in a timely way helps you to become approved as a resource family more quickly. We are happy to assist you with any questions you might have about the packet.
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Attend pre-approval training
Fourteen hours of resource parent training over the course of a few weeks is provided to prepare you as a resource family. Training includes a class for your biological children to learn more about becoming a foster sibling. All trainings are held at Serenity. We look forward to having you join us!
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Participate in a Serenity Resource Family Support Group
All new families are invited to attend one of Serenity’s foster parent support groups to help you get a better understanding of some of the joys and challenges of being a resource parent. At the meeting, you will also have the opportunity to meet and connect with other resource families.
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Complete the home study process
The State of California requires that all resource families have a completed home study. The home study includes multiple meetings (3-5) with a Serenity adoption social worker. The home study is your opportunity to help us get to know your family better.
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Receive approval!
Congratulations you are an approved Serenity resource parent. You are now able to welcome children into your home.
