Get the Facts – How to Foster a Child in the Commonwealth of Dominica
Fostering is the legal process of temporarily placing a child, who would otherwise be a ward of the state, into an approved family environment under theguardianship of relatives or other adults.
In Dominica, children placed in foster care are usually between the ages of zero and 18.
Foster care process begins with the completion of an application form which is provided by the Social Welfare Division
Criteria for fostering
- Must be of good character and legal standing who fits the Government’s pre- established criteria.
- Be between the ages of 25 and 65.
- Must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Dominica
- Be receptive to providing a criminal/police record to the Social Welfare Division
- Be a single female or couple.
- Placement with a single male will be done only if he is related to the child or in other exceptional circumstances.
- Be able to provide suitable accommodation for the child.
- Live in a stable community.
- Be gainfully employed or have a steady income.
- Be willing to participate in training offered by the Social Welfare Division
For additional information contact:
Social Welfare Division
33 Great Marlborough Street
Roseau, Dominica
Tel# 767-266-3080 or 767-266-3020
Email: [email protected]
