If you are a foster parent or relative caregiver who was certified or approved under the old processes and you have not completed the Resource Family Approval process, you will need to take steps to be converted to meet RFA standards by December 31, 2020 in order to continue to provide a home to children in foster care.
An RFA Conversion social worker will reach out to you to begin the conversion process if you were:
A licensed Foster Family Agency is responsible for your conversion if you were:
There is nothing you need to do proactively to begin this transition. However, the information below can help you understand what to expect.
The conversion requirements for existing caregivers depend on whether you have completed an adoption home study.
A licensed or certified foster parent who had a child in foster care in their home during 2017 may continue to accept new placements and receive funding under their existing license or certification without first completing the conversion process through December 31, 2010.
However, if you did not have a child placed with you at some point during 2017, your license or certification was forfeited as of January 1, 2018 and you must go through the RFA process before you can have a child in foster care in your home.
An approved relative caregiver or non-related extended family member who had a child placed with you during 2017 must begin the conversion process, either prior to a new child being placed with you or immediately after placement, if the child is placed in your home using the emergency placement or compelling reason process.
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