Resource Parent Forms
Access all required forms and applications for your resource parent journey. Complete web forms online or download PDFs for offline completion.
CPS Background Check
Maryland Department of Human Services Child Protective Services background clearance form. Complete multi-step web form for consent to release information regarding any history with child protective services.
Family Financial Statement
Comprehensive financial disclosure form documenting household income, expenses, assets, and financial stability for resource parent assessment.
Fingerprint Directions
Instructions and directions for completing required fingerprinting for FBI and state criminal background checks during the initial at-home consultation process.
W9 Reimbursement
IRS Form W-9 for tax identification and reimbursement processing. Required for all resource parent applicants to receive payments and reimbursements.
Autobiography Outline
Structured outline for writing your personal autobiography as part of the home study process. Covers key life events, experiences, and personal growth.
Childhood and Family Life Experiences
Comprehensive form documenting personal childhood experiences, family background, and life events that may impact your ability to care for foster children.
Direct Deposit Form
Set up direct deposit for foster care maintenance payments and reimbursements. Provide banking information for secure electronic payment processing and faster access to funds.
Emergency Escape Plan
Emergency escape plan template for creating detailed evacuation routes and safety procedures. Required for all resource homes to ensure child safety in emergencies.
Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency contact information form listing all essential phone numbers for resource parents. Includes after-hours contacts, medical emergency numbers, and agency contacts.
Fingerprint Directions
Instructions and request form for required FBI and state criminal background check fingerprinting during the home study process. Includes approved locations and procedures.
Fire Safety For Resource Homes
Fire safety assessment form including home safety evaluation and escape route planning. Requires creation and upload of detailed escape route diagram showing all exits, meeting points, and safety equipment locations.
Home Health and Safety Survey for Resource Parents
Comprehensive home safety assessment form covering all areas of the home where foster children will have access. Includes safety equipment and hazard identification.
Initial Application Long Form
Comprehensive multi-step application form for prospective resource parents. Includes detailed personal information, household composition, motivation to provide care, and initial screening questions for the home study process.
Initial Home Study Checklist
Comprehensive checklist covering all requirements for initial home study approval. Includes documentation requirements, safety standards, space requirements, and preparation guidelines for the home visit.
Medical Form for Adult - Valid for two years
Required comprehensive medical examination form for all adult household members (18 years and older). Must include physical examination, immunization records, and physician certification of fitness to care for children.
Medical Form for Child - Valid for two years
Required medical examination form for all children in the household under 18 years of age. Includes developmental screening, immunization verification, and pediatric health assessment.
Request for Personal References for Resource Families
Reference form to be completed by personal references who can speak to your character, parenting abilities, and suitability to care for foster children. Minimum of 3 non-relative references required.
Resource Parent Income Verification Form
Income verification web form documenting employment, wages, and financial stability. Required to assess financial capacity to provide care for foster children. Supports multiple agent selection.
Resource Parent and Kinship Caregiver Agreement
Comprehensive agreement outlining the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for resource parents and kinship caregivers. Covers care standards, communication, and support services.
SAFE Compatibility Inventory Form
Compatibility assessment form for couples to evaluate relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and parenting compatibility in the context of foster care.
SAFE Questionnaire I Couples Form
First part of the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) questionnaire for married couples or domestic partners. Both partners must complete separate sections covering relationship dynamics and individual backgrounds.
SAFE Questionnaire II Couples Form
Second part of the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) questionnaire for married couples or domestic partners. Covers parenting approaches and relationship assessment.
SAFE Questionnaire I Singles Form
First part of the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) questionnaire for single applicants. Comprehensive assessment covering personal background and initial evaluation criteria.
SAFE Questionnaire II Singles Form
Second part of the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) questionnaire for single applicants. Covers parenting philosophy, trauma history, and readiness to parent foster children.
School Reference Form for Resource Families
Reference form to be completed by school personnel who can speak to your interaction with children, reliability, and suitability to care for school-age foster children.
Background Information on Child Care for Foster Care Children Policy Directive
Updated policy directive and background information regarding child care arrangements. Review for any policy changes since initial approval.
Checklist for Annual Reconsideration for Resource Parents
Comprehensive checklist for annual reconsideration process. Covers all documentation and requirements needed for renewal of resource parent status.
Fire Safety For Resource Homes
Updated fire safety assessment for reconsideration process. Required if there have been changes to the home layout, safety equipment, or escape routes.
Home Health and Safety Survey for Resource Parents
Updated home safety assessment for reconsideration process. Documents any changes to the home environment since initial approval.
Recon Application
Application for reconsideration of resource parent status. Used for renewal of existing approvals or reactivation after temporary closure.
Request for Personal References for Resource Families
Updated reference form for reconsideration process. References should speak to your continued suitability and any changes since initial approval.
Resource Parent Income Verification Form
Updated income verification form for reconsideration process. Documents current employment, wages, and financial stability for renewal assessment. Supports caseworker selection.
School Reference Form for Resource Families
Updated school reference form for reconsideration process. School personnel should comment on any changes in your interaction with children since initial approval.
Update Questionnaire Couples
Updated SAFE questionnaire for couples during reconsideration. Both partners must complete sections documenting any changes in relationship dynamics or circumstances.
Update Questionnaire Singles
Updated SAFE questionnaire for single resource parents during reconsideration. Documents any changes in circumstances, experiences, or perspectives since initial approval.
Child-Health-Report-(631-E)
Comprehensive health report form for foster children. Documents medical history, current health status, medications, and ongoing medical needs.
Direct Deposit Form
Set up or update direct deposit information for foster care maintenance payments and reimbursements. Provides secure electronic payment processing.
Ideas@TheInstitute
Online training platform access for resource parents. Provides continuing education, training modules, and professional development opportunities.
Maryland Resource Parent Handbook
Comprehensive handbook for Maryland resource parents. Contains policies, procedures, resources, and guidance for providing quality care to foster children.
Resource Parent Home Standards (Policy Directive)
Comprehensive policy directive outlining resource parent home standards, eligibility requirements, safety requirements, and compliance standards. Includes FFPSA National Model Foster Family Home Licensing Standards and Maryland COMAR regulations.
Resource Parent and Kinship Caregiver Agreement - ENGLISH
Comprehensive agreement in English outlining the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for resource parents and kinship caregivers. Updated version for active parents.
Resource Parent and Kinship Caregiver Agreement - SPANISH
Comprehensive agreement in Spanish outlining the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for resource parents and kinship caregivers. Updated version for active parents.
Respite Care Request
Request form for temporary respite care services for your foster child. Specify dates, duration, special needs, medical requirements, and emergency contact information for planned or emergency respite needs.
Transportation-Reimbursement
Request form for reimbursement of transportation expenses related to foster child care. Includes medical appointments, court hearings, family visits, and other approved travel.
CPS Background / Adam Walsh Background Clearance Request
Maryland Department of Human Services Child Protective Services background clearance form for kinship caregivers. Complete multi-step web form for consent to release information regarding any history with child protective services. Supports multiple agent selection.
Direct Deposit Form
Set up direct deposit for kinship care stipends and reimbursements. Provides secure electronic payment processing for kinship caregivers.
Fingerprint Directions
Instructions and directions for completing required fingerprinting for kinship caregivers. Includes approved locations, procedures, and requirements specific to kinship placements.
Initial Checklist for Kinship Caregiver Record
Comprehensive checklist for initial kinship caregiver approval. Covers all documentation and requirements specific to kinship care arrangements.
Resource Parent and Kinship Caregiver Agreement - ENGLISH
Comprehensive agreement in English specifically for kinship caregivers. Outlines roles, responsibilities, and expectations for relatives providing care.
Resource Parent and Kinship Caregiver Agreement - SPANISH
Comprehensive agreement in Spanish specifically for kinship caregivers. Outlines roles, responsibilities, and expectations for relatives providing care.
W9 For Monthly Care Stipend Form
IRS Form W-9 specifically for kinship caregivers receiving monthly care stipends. Required for tax identification and payment processing.