Be the Safe Place a Child Needs Right Now
Children enter foster care through no fault of their own. What they need most is a safe, caring home while their family works toward healing.
At Gateway Children’s Services, foster parents provide stability, comfort, and hope during one of the hardest moments in a child’s life. Whether care lasts a few days or longer, your support can make a lifelong difference - and you will never do it alone.
“To help a child feel safe again, to learn trust and love after being hurt, is one of the greatest rewards there is.”
Gateway Children's Services Therapeutic Foster Care & Adoption
Have Questions? You’re Not Alone.
- We know firsthand that becoming a foster parent comes with a lot of questions. That’s normal - and expected. We’re here to answer them and to support you every step of the way.
- Check out a few of the most frequently asked questions about foster care or call 859.390.3080.
- If you're ready to get started, complete this fillable Foster Parent Application and return it to Gateway Children's Services, 37 North Maysville Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 or email fostercare@gatewaychildren.org.
Foster Care & Adoption Services We Offer:
- Foster Parent Certification Classes
- Therapeutic Foster Care
- Medically Complex Foster Care
- Adoption Services
You Are Supported Every Step of the Way:
- Free pre-service and ongoing training
- In-home support including case management and therapy
- 24/7 on-call support, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Daily care financial reimbursement based on the child’s age and needs
- Respite care when you need a break
- Recruitment bonuses for referring new foster families
Who Can Become a Foster Parent?
Gateway Children’s Services has a diverse group of committed foster families. Foster parents come from many walks of life - you can be married or single, rent or own your home, have children or not, and have a traditional or non-traditional family structure. What matters most is a willingness to provide care and stability to a child.
Contact us to learn if fostering may be a good fit for you.
Basic Requirements to Foster:
- Live in Kentucky
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Pass a drug screen, criminal background check & child abuse and neglect background check
- Possess sufficient verifiable sources of income
- Must be able to provide a safe, secure, and healthy space for a child to live by passing a thorough home inspection
Call 859.390.3080 or email us to learn more now.
