Start Your Fostering Journey with Seven Homes
Ready to open your heart and home to a child in need in North Carolina? Becoming a foster parent can be a gratifying experience, but naturally, questions arise. At Seven Homes, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Watch our informational video to gain insights into the fostering process—no commitment, absolutely free, and conveniently virtual, then click here to register for an Information Session with us and continue the process specified below!
Your Fostering Journey Starts Here
Deciding to become a foster parent can be overwhelming, given the complexities involved in the process. With proper guidance and support, potential foster parents may be able to take the first step toward making a positive impact on a child's life. At Seven Homes, we commit to providing foster families with the necessary guidance, support, and services, making the journey as smooth as possible.
Register for an Information Session
Understanding the fostering process is crucial, but potential foster parents might struggle to find accessible and comprehensive information. A transparent and informative process may ensure potential foster parents take the initial step. Join our free virtual information session, held twice a month. Click here to register and gain valuable insights into the fostering journey, with the opportunity to ask questions.
Start the Application Process
Potential foster parents may need clarification about the application process and how to start. The application process's ambiguity can create a barrier, hindering individuals from progressing. After the information session, initiate the application by providing details about yourself and your family. The application link will be provided during the session.
Attend MAPP Training
Inadequate training may leave potential foster parents ill-equipped to handle the unique challenges children from trauma bring. Foster parents may find it difficult to create an environment for foster children without proper training. Enroll in our 33-hour in-person MAPP Training with a trauma-informed focus, utilizing the TBRI method. The classes, held in person over ten weeks, are free. Click here to view the class schedule.
Complete Licensing Paperwork
Navigating through the paperwork for licensing may be a complex and overwhelming process for potential foster parents. The various requirements for licensing can be confusing, creating a potential barrier for individuals interested in fostering. As part of your MAPP class journey, complete the necessary licensing paperwork, including application, inspections, fingerprints, health checks, and background checks. Detailed guidance will be provided during your training.
Welcome a Child
All of your paperwork will be submitted to the state for review, and once it comes back approved, children can start coming to your home to be loved and cared for.
Still Wondering if Fostering Is Right for You? Here's Why Seven Homes Is the Perfect Choice
Our Philosophy of Fostering
Misconceptions about fostering, such as finding children for families, may deter potential foster parents from engaging. Seven Homes uphold the philosophy of finding families for children, emphasizing the importance of providing a supportive and nurturing system for both foster children and families.
Unique TBRI Model Approach
We offer the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model approach in MAPP Classes. Our trainers, many of whom are experienced foster and adoptive parents, provide a unique perspective on trauma-informed training.
Ongoing Support and Nurturing Approach
Limited support and guidance may leave foster parents feeling isolated in their journey. Here, foster parents are never alone. Our dedicated staff provides high-level support, including fun activities, support calls with licensed TBRI Practitioners, ongoing training, and more.
Fostering Values and Autonomy
Foster children may need an environment that respects their autonomy and fosters positive values to adapt. Seven Homes prides itself on providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment that respects the unique nature of each foster family. Our values include love, trust, responsibility, caring, industry, sharing, mutual respect, understanding, self-control, and prudence.
Encouraging Positive Choices
Punitive approaches may hinder the development of positive values in foster children, impacting their overall well-being. Foster children may face challenges if the emphasis is on punishment rather than positive reinforcement. We encourage positive choices and actions, allowing children to develop values through positive reinforcement. Our foster parents bring years of experience and knowledge to fostering.
Supporting Adoption Journeys
Foster families may hesitate to pursue adoption due to uncertainties or a lack of support. We actively encourage and support foster families interested in adopting their children if the court decides they cannot return home.
Join us
in building brighter futures for children in North Carolina. Watch our video,
join our Information Session, and explore the possibilities of fostering with Seven Homes!
