Basics of Foster Care

How long are children usually in foster care?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

Why do some kids need to be placed in foster care?

• The child had done something wrong.

• The parents are in jail.

• The parents have not taken care of the child (neglect) or cannot take care of the child for some reason.

• The foster care parents are better.

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Who helps pay for foster care?

• The parents.

• The city government.

• The state government - Illinois if the child lives in Illinois

• The president of the United States

What are some things that foster parents use the money for?

• The foster care parent's vacation.

• The foster care parent's furniture.

• Cloths and school supplies for the foster care child

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What is the purpose of the foster care system?

• To punish

  the child

• To punish the parent

• To provide a temporary home for children with parents who are unable to take care of their children

• To educate the child

Predict how being in foster care could impact a child’s ability to get their love and belonging needs as described in Malsow’s hierarchy of needs. YOU MUST SHOW YOU UNDERSTANDING OF MASLOW'S hierach of needs when you respond.

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