FosterHope

FosterHope FosterHope is Meridian Health Services’ specialized, therapeutic foster care program

Who can be a foster parent?

-At least 21 years old
-Any race, ethnicity, religion, or gender
-Couples or singles
-Homeowners or renters
-Any education level
-Parents of young children, school-age children, or grown children or adults that have never been a parent before
-Ability to provide a safe environment where trust and confidence can grow
-Can mentor biological families who have abused or neglected a child
-Flexible
-Functions well as part of a team
-Non-judgemental
-Willingness to learn to care for children with special needs

FosterHope carefully screens and trains all applicants to ensure that a child will have a safe and nurturing environment. How to become a foster parent?
-Call 866-590-8220 to receive more information
-Attend an orientation meeting to learn more about foster parenting
-Complete the following requirements to become screened, trained, and licensed
* Criminal background check
* 28 hours of training
* Physical and/or psychological evaluation
* Home inspection to insure that the environment can support a foster child
* Home study assessment
* Interview process with licensing specialist

Financial Support
-Medicaid pays for the child's medical, dental, vision, and counseling expenses
-FosterHope parents receive
*A monthly per diem for room, board and some other expenses
*Free initial and annual training, including CPR and first aid
*Access to behavioral support, crisis intervention and emergency respite 24/7/365
*Mileage reimbursements for child transportation to certain destinations

Great news! You and your furry friend can foster kids together!! Some of the best foster homes are ones with furry pals ...
11/10/2025

Great news! You and your furry friend can foster kids together!! Some of the best foster homes are ones with furry pals because they bring comfort to kids that need them most!

There are loads of Myths around foster care. Follow along as we debunk some of the most common ones we hear. Have a question? Reach out to us! FosterHope is here to answer your questions and help you while you help our most vulnerable kids.

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We are devastated to share that we are grieving the loss of one of our FosterHope community members. Greg Newby, a foste...
10/29/2025

We are devastated to share that we are grieving the loss of one of our FosterHope community members. Greg Newby, a foster parent with FosterHope for over two years, passed away suddenly last Tuesday, October 21. Greg had a passion for being a loving foster parent for kids in need. He was a lover of sports, especially Purdue, the Red Sox, and the New Orleans Saints. He enjoyed watching wrestling and horror movies. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family (including his foster kids!) and friends.

The loss of Greg has left a hole in the heart of FosterHope. He will be irreplaceable. Our hearts are with his wife, Becky, and their foster kids past and present.

We are humbled to share that the family has asked for memorial contributions to FosterHope, c/o Meridian Health Services, 240 N. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, IN 47304 or the following link: https://donate.meridianhs.org/program/fosterhope/

Bet you didn’t know you and your roommate could foster together, huh? Nearly one third of foster parents are single! 31%...
09/08/2025

Bet you didn’t know you and your roommate could foster together, huh? Nearly one third of foster parents are single! 31% if you really want to know. While 28% of those are women, 3% are men! We don’t discriminate when it comes to getting licensed. You can be a single guy, gal, or non-binary pal! The important thing is that you have the desire to make a difference in a child’s life.

There are loads of Myths around foster care. Follow along as we debunk some of the most common ones we hear. Have a question? Reach out to us! FosterHope is here to answer your questions and help you while you help our most vulnerable kids.

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Let’s try this again, folks!! Instagram Live happening TONIGHT!! Bring all your foster care questions!
09/03/2025

Let’s try this again, folks!! Instagram Live happening TONIGHT!! Bring all your foster care questions!

There is no such thing as an upper age limit for a foster parent! People can provide foster care for as long as they fee...
09/01/2025

There is no such thing as an upper age limit for a foster parent! People can provide foster care for as long as they feel they have the energy and determination to make a difference to a child. There are foster parents in their 20s all the way through to their 80s!

The best age is whatever age is right for you and your own circumstances. Because a spare room is essential, for many people they can’t consider fostering until their own children have left home and, as such, don’t start until their 50s. Other people choose to make the change in their 60s, as they want to make a difference and do something they feel is rewarding after a career doing something completely different.

There are loads of Myths around foster care. Follow along as we debunk some of the most common ones we hear. Have a question? Reach out to us! FosterHope is here to answer your questions and help you while you help our most vulnerable kids.

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Come out and visit us today! Keep an ear out on 101.3 fm for our ad and info about winning a vacation!
06/30/2025

Come out and visit us today! Keep an ear out on 101.3 fm for our ad and info about winning a vacation!

Come see us at Juneteenth in Muncie's McCollough park! 2-7pm today (6/14)!
06/14/2025

Come see us at Juneteenth in Muncie's McCollough park! 2-7pm today (6/14)!

Run don’t walk over to our website to fill out your info and get one of these handy dandy little info packets 😎
06/04/2025

Run don’t walk over to our website to fill out your info and get one of these handy dandy little info packets 😎

Address

2300 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN
47374

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18665908220

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