Foster Care
Delta provides foster care services to support children in need of safe, loving homes across Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery Counties. We partner with resource parents—Pennsylvania’s term for foster parents—who open their homes to children requiring temporary or long-term care.
Delta is committed to supporting children and resource parents every step of the way, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a caring and stable home.
Does This Service Fit My Needs?
WHO IS IT FOR?
Adults wanting to provide various kinds of foster services to a variety of children.
SERVICE AREAS
Pennsylvania: Bucks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County
Kinds of Foster Care
Delta serves four types of foster children: those placed with kinship caregivers, children with medical needs, children in treatment foster care, and those in traditional foster care. Our team offers training, resources, and ongoing support to help resource parents provide the best possible care for the children in their homes.
How Becoming a
Resource Parent Works
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Orientation
Attend a no-obligation information session to determine if foster care is a good fit for your family.
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Application
Submit an application and other required documents.
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Trainings
Prospective resource families attend trainings to expand their knowledge of caring for youth who have experienced trauma.
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Home-Study
Complete home-study interview, paperwork, and home-safety check.
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Approval
Pending the approval of the certification team, the home is certified
A Legacy of Trusted Care
TESTIMONIALS
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At Delta, we are committed to supporting children and resource parents every step of the way, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a caring and stable home.