Don't have enough time to foster full-time?
Become a Temporary Foster Parent with Knotts Family Agency!
Knotts Family Agency is looking for individuals in the Inland Empire to provide part-time temporary and respite foster care to children in need.
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Emergency Foster Care
Sometimes, children rescued from abuse and neglect don’t have a home immediately available. As an emergency foster parent, you can provide a temporary foster home for a child while a suitable foster home is sought.
Respite Foster Care
You may be interested in becoming a Foster/Resource Parent but you are not sure if you can do it long term. Knotts Family Agency trains and supports temporary foster care parents to provide much-needed respite care.
Our Commitment to You
Very Important Parent (VIP) Benefits
All our resource parents are eligible to participate in the Very Important Parent (VIP) program. Enjoy special services such as transportation support, smart home setup, and fitness & spa reimbursements.
Make Your Own Schedule
Maximize flexibility by making a schedule that works with your availability. You choose how many children you can foster and how many nights you're available for each month.
Generous Financial Reimbursements
We offer one of the most generous monthly reimbursement rates in the region, in addition to special funding for educational and recreational enrichment.
Free Resources
You'll receive resources and referrals for assistance with food, housing, legal services, and other programs. You and your foster children will also have access to parenting education, tutoring, mentoring, family literacy, and more.
We Guarantee An Agency Approval Decision Within 2 Weeks
We're 100% Committed to Parent Delight™. That Means Helping You Is Our Priority.
Benefits Comparison Chart
Agency A
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Social workers and support staff
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Monthly stipend or reimbursement for your home expenses
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Your personal nutritionist and occupational therapist
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You are eligible to receive up to $450 worth of home items and training services for free
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Higher basic monthly financial reimbursement of at least $50 higher than average. Constantly monitor other organizations to offer at least $50 more than the average.
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Transportation support
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Opportunity to earn up to $450 for referral of other parents
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If you desire, you may complete the entire application and certification process from the comfort of prospective parent’s home including Pre-Service PRIDE training. Come in to the agency only for CPR and First Aid
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Bilingual staff
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Free CPR and first aid
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Special program for temporary or transitional homes. As a Host Guardian, you decide how many nights and how many children.
Knotts Family Agency
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Social workers and support staff
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Monthly stipend or reimbursement for your home expenses
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Your personal nutritionist and occupational therapist
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You are eligible to receive up to $450 worth of home items and training services for free
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Higher basic monthly financial reimbursement of at least $50 higher than average. Constantly monitor other organizations to offer at least $50 more than the average.
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Transportation support
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Opportunity to earn up to $450 for referral of other parents
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If you desire, you may complete the entire application and certification process from the comfort of prospective parent’s home including Pre-Service PRIDE training. Come in to the agency only for CPR and First Aid
-
Bilingual staff
-
Free CPR and first aid
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Special program for temporary or transitional homes. As a Host Guardian, you decide how many nights and how many children.
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Children, youth, and parents have access to tutoring, mentoring, family literacy, parenting education, and STEM program in partnership with the San Bernardino City Library.
Agency B
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Social workers and support staff
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Monthly stipend or reimbursement for your home expenses
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Your personal nutritionist and occupational therapist
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You are eligible to receive up to $450 worth of home items and training services for free
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Higher basic monthly financial reimbursement of at least $50 higher than average. Constantly monitor other organizations to offer at least $50 more than the average.
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Transportation support
-
Opportunity to earn up to $450 for referral of other parents
-
If you desire, you may complete the entire application and certification process from the comfort of prospective parent’s home including Pre-Service PRIDE training. Come in to the agency only for CPR and First Aid
-
Bilingual staff
-
Free CPR and first aid
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Special program for temporary or transitional homes. As a Host Guardian, you decide how many nights and how many children.
Basic Requirements To Become A Foster Parent
Must be at least 21 years of age
Driver’s license: Possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Bedroom: At least one extra bedroom in your home (which may be rented or owned).
Background: Must pass an employment and criminal background check. No minimum income requirements but parents must be able to financially manage their own expenses.
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Want to learn more about becoming a Temporary Foster Parent?
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- 909-301-0504
- 1175 Idaho Street, Suite 202, Redlands, CA 92374
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FOSTER CARE LICENSE: #366428023
ADOPTION LICENSE: #366428046
