Interested in making a difference in the lives of others while making a living in your own home? If so, our communities have a need for additional adult foster home care providers. If you meet the qualifications, this may be your opportunity to open your own business.
If this interests you, please read through the Consider a New Career as an Adult Foster Home Provider brochure. The brochure will give you a quick overview of what this program is all about.
Want to know more?
The very first thing you want to do is attend an orientation that is specific to:
• Where you want to open your adult foster home, and
• Who you want to care for in your adult foster home.
If you want to open your adult foster home to care for seniors and adults with physical disabilities in the Oregon counties of Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill, you’re in the right place. AFH Licensing staff at NorthWest Senior & Disability Services provide this orientation. At the orientation you will receive all the information and forms you need to continue the application process.
Licensing staff conduct the required orientation once a month at our Salem office located at 3410 Cherry Ave NE, Salem, OR 97303. Pre-registration is required. Check the 2012 orientation calendar by clicking here . Register by calling us at 503-304-3400. Ask for licensing.
Can’t wait to get started?
If you’re already sure you want to work on getting a license, there is one thing you can start working on before your orientation:
Basic Training: Before obtaining a license you will be required to attend provider basic training and pass an exam. This class is called “Ensuring Quality Care”. Click here to see a list of training locations and contacts.
