Foster Parent

Sample Supports • Thornton, CO

1d • $2,000 - $3,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sample Supports is seeking compassionate, stable, and committed individuals and families to open their homes to children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a foster parent with Sample Supports, you’ll have the opportunity to provide a safe, supportive home to a child who needs consistency, connection, and someone in their corner. You’ll also receive competitive monthly compensation, extensive training, 24/7 support, clinical expertise, and access to skilled respite providers. You won’t be doing this alone. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey (link here). This is not a test - there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

Foster parents provide children with a safe and nurturing home while they are unable to live with their biological families. The goal may be reunification with family or another permanent placement plan. Children in foster care range from infants to teenagers, and placements may last anywhere from several months to several years. Sample Supports specializes in supporting children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and higher behavioral support needs. Some children may have experienced significant trauma and may communicate their needs through challenging behaviors, including verbal or physical aggression. We are looking for foster parents who can respond with patience, consistency, compassion, and a willingness to learn.

Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have an appropriate home environment with at least one available bedroom
• Have dependable transportation and be able to safely transport a child
• Meet approved motor vehicle record standards
• Pass required Child/Adult Protection Services checks
• Complete a criminal background check
• Meet applicable Colorado foster care and agency requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Sample Supports policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Patient, dependable, and emotionally stable
• Caring and committed to helping children thrive
• Comfortable learning about developmental disabilities, mental health, and trauma
• Able to respond to challenging behaviors in a calm and supportive way
• Willing to collaborate with families, schools, clinicians, and agency professionals
• Organized and able to maintain required documentation
• Committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and consistent home environment

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe and comfortable home, including a separate bed and space for personal belongings
• Supporting the child’s physical, emotional, developmental, and social needs
• Ensuring school attendance and supporting educational progress
• Coordinating and attending medical and dental appointments
• Helping the child navigate the emotions and adjustments associated with foster care
• Providing recreational, community, and enrichment opportunities
• Maintaining required records, including developmental milestones and behavioral documentation
• Working collaboratively with Sample Supports and other professionals involved in the child’s care
• Following Colorado regulations and Sample Supports policies and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive monthly compensation
• Extensive training
• 24/7 support
• Clinical expertise
• Access to skilled respite providers
• Training in mental health, developmental disabilities, trauma, child development, and behavioral supports
• Access to experienced behavioral and clinical professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED