Foster Care
Start your journey into fostering.
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
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30 Years of Changing Lives. One Family at a Time.
At Necco, we believe there's no one-size-fits-all foster family. People from all walks of life have the ability to make a lasting difference in a child's life through love, stability, and compassion. Every child deserves a place where they feel safe, supported, and loved. If you're ready to open your heart and your home, your journey to making a difference could begin today.
Meet The Ambassadors
Necco’s Foster Care Ambassadors are everyday people with extraordinary stories. Through personal experiences and honest conversations, they help others feel confident and supported on their own foster care journey. Their stories are powerful tools for change—and we’re proud to share them. Click on each story to learn more and be inspired.
What does it take to be a foster parent?
Our parents don’t have special powers or wear capes. They pack lunches, drive to soccer practice and give small, consistent acts of kindness and love. That’s it. But to be honest, we still think they’re super. Our kids think so too.
Fill out our short application to get started. We’ll do the rest.
You didn’t think we’d throw you in the deep end of the pool without a float did you? Just the opposite. Our training will prepare you for the amazing journey ahead.
We need to make sure your home is ready for a visitor, but don’t worry. If it isn’t ready, we’ll help you get it ready.
Paperwork can be intimidating, but we're here to help you cross every “t” and dot every “i” from start to finish.
We know you have no skeletons in your closet, but the government wants proof. Necco makes background checks quick and painless!
The Necco Experience
Necco is a close-knit, social organization that takes pride in building families. We work hard to find the ideal match for both parent and child in order to limit moves and additional trauma that foster children often experience.
Is Fostering Right for You?
You don't have to be perfect to become a foster parent, but there are a few basic requirements to help ensure every child has a safe and stable home:
Be 21 years of age or older.
Have sufficient income to meet the basic needs of a child.
Be able to provide a safe and stable environment free of physical, emotional or mental conditions that could endanger the child
Have no disqualifying criminal offenses.
While many people can become foster parents, there are a few circumstances that may affect eligibility. Here are some of the most common:
Disqualifying criminal offenses
Insufficient income or space to meet a child's needs
No valid driver's license
No reliable transportation
If you're unsure whether any of these apply to you, we're here to answer your questions and help you explore your options.