An introduction to long-term refugee foster care
An introduction to long-term refugee foster care
A video series about long-term refugee foster care
In this video series, you’ll learn the different ways immigrant and refugee children enter the U.S. without a parent or caregiver, and how you can help them.
You’ll hear from foster caregivers about their experiences. And you’ll also hear from some remarkable individuals who left their home countries as children and teens without their parents.
- What is long-term refugee and immigrant foster care?
- Where do kids in refugee and immigrant foster care come from?
- What does it take to be a foster caregiver?
- What are the qualifications to a foster caregiver?
- What are the next steps?
What is long-term refugee and immigrant foster care
Long-term refugee foster care provides a home for refugee minors who have been permanently separated from their families. Most youth are between 13-17 years old, although the majority are 15 or older. You’ll prepare them for independent adulthood.
Where do kids in refugee and immigrant foster care come from?
Discover the pathways by which children enter the U.S. and require foster care. By the end of this video, you’ll understand how foster caregivers and organizations like Bethany work within our complex U.S. immigration system to serve these children.
What does it take to be a foster caregiver?
In this video, we explore the basic qualifications needed to be a foster caregiver for refugee and immigrant children and talk about the qualities that make foster caregivers successful. If you’re willing to be patient and flexible, and you’re dedicated to their well-being, you’ll be able to serve these children well.
What are the qualifications to a foster caregiver?
How long, exactly, will a child be in your home? How will you communicate with them if your family doesn’t speak their language? How will you know what foods to cook? Discover answers to these questions and more.
What are the next steps?
In this final video, we cover the practical steps you’ll take to begin welcoming immigrant children and teens into your home, including background checks, informational meetings, trainings, and more. We also talk about an essential part of foster care: a healthy support system.
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