Foster Parent - Delaware Valley region
Access ServicesNorristown, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted September 26, 2025
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Every individual we serve is unique and so is our service! By striving to understand each person and family, we’re able to provide quality, personalized services to help achieve goals and navigate life’s challenges. United behind a shared vision, our diverse team at Access Services has an opportunity to use their talents and skills to impact lives. Since 1976 Access Services has been serving communities in Eastern Pennsylvania by coming alongside individuals and families. It is our mission to empower and serve individuals and families in need of support through innovative services that improve their ability to live fulfilling lives in the community. Our five distinct divisions serve 14 counties and equip Access Services to meet a vast array of needs impacting our communities in behavioral health, intellectual disability & autism, children & family services, housing and homelessness, and faith and mental health. Where We Work: Berks - Bucks - Carbon - Chester - Dauphin - Delaware - Lancaster - Lehigh - Luzerne - Monroe - Montgomery - Northampton - Pike - Schuylkill Counties
Job Description
Foster care is a temporary arrangement where an individual or family welcomes a child to their home. Foster parents provide daily care, support, and advocacy to children in their care, including scheduling appointments and addressing practical needs. The process involves an application, background checks, medical visits, and training.
Requirements
- Reside in one of the counties listed above
- Have a valid drivers’ license and fully insured vehicle
- Provide proof of rabies vaccinations for pets
Benefits
- Foster parents receive a generous monthly stipend
- fantastic practical support (coordinator, on-call service)
- caring emotional support
- Foster parents are our greatest asset