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Foster Parent ID Request

Foster parents can request access to their information in Kids Direct. To obtain a User ID and instructions, send an email to FosterParentIDRequest@HillsboroughKids.org

Foster Parent Tools

For information regarding Background Screening, Eligibility Management, Licensed Care, Placement Unit, and Diligent Search, please contact Kids Direct at 387-1KID.

» 700-720 Licensing Concerns Communication Process
» 700-720 Licensing Concerns Form
» 700-720 Staff Communication Form
» Bilateral Agreement Responsibility Matrix
» College Tuition-Pell Grant Information/Eligibility
» Daycare Reimbursement Form
» Direct Deposit Agreement
» Foster Parent Handbook
» Foster Parent Mileage Form
» Foster Parent Review of Care Manager Performance Form
» Foster Parent Travel Reimbursement Policy
» Institutional Claims Form
» School Registration Information for Foster Care Children
» Visitor Sign In/Out Form


Home Safety Plans

» Disaster Preparedness Plan
» Evacuation Plan Template
»
Pool Safety Checklist
» Water Safety Agreement
» Safety Plan with Tips


MAPP Orientation and Training Schedules 

» 2009 - 2010 Foster Parent Orientation Schedule
» 2009 - 2010 Foster MAPP Training Schedule
» 2009 - 2010 Adoptive Parent Orientation Schedule
» 2009 - 2010 Adoption MAPP Training Schedule

AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration)

» AHCA Website
» Medicaid Resources
» Medicaid Help Line: (813) 871-7600 Ext. 276

Other Useful Resources

» On Call Information
» 211 Help Line
» Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
» DCF Daycare Information
» Education and Training Voucher Program for Children (ETV)
» Family Stabilization Program (pdf)
» Email F.A.S.T. (Foster Allegation Support Team
» Florida Administrative Code (pdf)
» Florida's Center for the Advancement of Child Welfare Practices
» Florida Network of Youth and Family Services Website
» Florida Statutes - Chapter 39(pdf)
»
Important Resource Numbers to know (pdf)
» Just Think (Children's Board eNews)
» Medicaid Update-Latest on the Preferred Drug List (PDL)
» National Foster Parent Association
» Out-of-County Travel of Dependent Children
» Pediatric Dental Providers
» Psychotropic Medication for Children (pdf)
» Read success stories:Sade's story
» State Foster Parent Association

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8:30am – 5:30pm Mon, Wed, and Fri (appointment only)

 

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