Explore foster care services in Idaho, learn how to become a foster parent, and find a Clarvida location near you. We’re here to provide the support, resources, and guidance you need throughout your foster care journey.
We are a dedicated partner to foster parents, ensuring they have the resources and support necessary to make a lasting impact.
Clarvida provides free training to help adults become licensed foster parents, and we provide ongoing support as they open their hearts to children in need of a safe, loving home.
We provide reimbursement to offset the costs of raising a child, and our professional staff offer in-home case management services and 24/7 crisis support to all our foster parents.
From assisting biological parents in regaining custody to supporting children to be adopted by forever families, success in foster care takes many shapes, and we’re here to nurture that success from all sides.
To better serve the nearly 400,000 children in the U.S. foster care system, we offer a variety of services.
We recruit, train, and license foster parents for a foster child who requires higher levels of behavioral support and/or clinical therapy.
We provide comprehensive services to help establish and maintain safe, nurturing, stable, and supportive families.
Do you have to be a two-parent household to qualify as a treatment foster care provider?
Not at all, a single parent can be a foster parent. As long as a foster parent is available to meet the needs and schedule of the child in their home.
Do I have to be a parent or have parenting experience already to foster?
No, Clarvida of Idaho provides extensive training and support services to prepare foster parents to care for children in their homes.
Is there a minimum age requirement to be a treatment foster parent?
At least 21 years of age.
Can I work, or do I need to stay at home?
Many treatment foster parents work outside the home. As long as you or another parent in the home are available to meet the child’s needs having a full time job is not a barrier.
Do I have to own my own home?
No, there is no requirement that a foster parent owns their home. You need to have enough room in your home for a child to have their own bed in a room that is either shared with other children, or that their own.
Do I have to make a certain amount of money?
There is no income requirement, but rather a standard that families must be financially stable and have the means to support their own family without financial assistance.
Can I adopt a child that I’ve fostered?
The goal of fostering is rarely adoption. Many of our children’s families are working hard to regain stability in order to provide a safe and loving home for their children. In 2020, over 65% of cases reunified with their families.
What are the ages of children who are in treatment foster care?
Clarvida of Idaho provides Treatment Foster Care for youth ages 3-18.
Do I receive a reimbursement for caring for a child?
Yes, for detailed rate information please contact us at IDfoster@clarvida.com
How can I learn more about children who are available for adoption?
You can visit www.idahowednesdayschild.org to learn more about children waiting for adoption.
What if I’d like to foster but I’m not ready to provide Treatment Foster Care?
You can learn more about general foster care and the process to become a foster parent through the Department of Health and Welfare here.
What if my child would benefit from additional support and possibly Treatment Foster Care, but they are in my care?
You can reach out to contact Idaho’s YES program to learn more about Youth Empowerment Services and whether your child would qualify for Treatment Foster Care services, by emailing Yes@dhw.idaho.gov.
A career at Clarvida is so much more than a job. It’s an opportunity to create real change in your community and solve some of the greatest challenges facing our country today.
Click the button below to apply. From there, our team will answer your questions, help you understand the process and qualifications, and serve as your partner in navigating the foster care system.
