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NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC

Foster Caregiver

Stone Mountain, GA · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

SUMMARY: Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care in their homes and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster ...

NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC

Foster Caregiver

Daytona Beach, FL

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

SUMMARY: Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care in their homes and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster ...

NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC

Foster Caregiver

Catonsville, MD

$13.50 - $17/hr

Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster Caregiver acts as the link ...

NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC

Foster Caregiver

Daytona Beach, FL

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster Caregiver acts as the link ...

NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC

Foster Caregiver

Catonsville, MD

$13.50 - $17/hr

SUMMARY: Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care in their homes and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster ...

NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC

Foster Caregiver

Catonsville, MD

$13.50 - $17/hr

SUMMARY: Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care in their homes and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster ...

NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC

Foster Caregiver

Stone Mountain, GA · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster Caregiver acts as the link ...

NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC

Foster Caregiver

Daytona Beach, FL

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

SUMMARY: Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care in their homes and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster ...

NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC

Foster Caregiver

Catonsville, MD · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

SUMMARY: Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care in their homes and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster ...

NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC

Foster Caregiver

Daytona Beach, FL

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

SUMMARY: Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care in their homes and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster ...

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How much do foster caregiver jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for foster caregiver in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Foster Caregiver vs Child Care Worker?

AspectFoster CaregiverChild Care Worker
Required CredentialsBackground check, training, sometimes certificationChild development courses, background check
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes, foster care agenciesDaycare centers, schools, community centers
Employer & IndustryChild welfare agencies, foster care programsChildcare facilities, educational institutions

Foster Caregivers provide temporary or long-term care in a home setting for children in need, often through government agencies. Child Care Workers typically work in daycare centers or schools, focusing on early childhood development. While both roles involve caring for children and require background checks, Foster Caregivers usually need additional training related to child welfare and may be certified. The key difference lies in the setting and scope of responsibilities, with Foster Caregivers serving as temporary guardians within the child welfare system.

How to start working in foster care?

To become a foster caregiver, you should research local licensing requirements, complete a background check, and attend training programs provided by child welfare agencies. Typically, applicants must be at least 21 years old, pass home inspections, and demonstrate stability and suitability for caring for children. Once approved, you can be matched with children in need of foster care placement.

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Foster Caregiver

Stone Mountain, GA • On-site

NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY, INC
Software Development • 201 - 500 employees
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$13 - $16.25/hr

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Job description

Position Description: Siblings in foster care keep saying: we belong together!Help make this a reality by becoming a Neighbor To Family foster caregiverBe a part of a trained, professional team dedicated to helping
abused and neglected children by opening your heart and your home:
Do you have the space and willingness to accept three or more children in your home?
Are you available to meet the needs of the children with 24/7 staff support?
Are you willing to mentor birth parents?
SUMMARY: Neighbor To Family Foster Caregivers provide temporary care to sibling groups in foster care in their homes and serve as an integral member of the family team. The Professional Foster Caregiver acts as the link between birth families, professional team members, and the children. Professional Foster Caregivers provide a caring home environment, meet the daily needs of children placed, and remain in compliance with State licensing regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following with other duties as assigned:
Ensure childrens physical, emotional, and medical needs are met through the coordination of schedules and services in partnership with NTF staff, providers, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
Provide nonphysical discipline techniques that promote self-esteem and respect both the childs ethnicity and culture while following agency policy.
Arranges activities to meet the recreational, cultural and spiritual needs of the children to maintain a fundamental sense of normalcy and familiarity.Provide progress notes and documentation as required by NTF policy and state mandate.Maintain the Child Resource Book with past and current health records and educational records.Consult birth parents on decisions to the extent possible and permitted by the court.Support families in meeting their needs including transportation.Model and mentor birth parents in basic parenting skills.Include birth parents in educational and medical care by inviting them to attend and modeling/coaching birth parents when appropriate.Attend and participate in NTF Family Team meetings.Communicate all pertinent information regarding childrens emotional, educational, behavioral, health, and legal status with team members throughout service delivery.Demonstrates a highly professional and non-judgmental relationship with birth parents.Maintain in-depth and current knowledge of the following:Significance of the sibling bondNeighbor To Family Team Meeting ProcessTrauma and sexual safety related to childhood abuse and neglectDevelopmental stages of children and the dynamics of sibling relationshipsPositive behavioral supports and/or applied behavior analysisAbility to stabilize and protect childrenRange of community resourcesQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must be able to meet the foster home licensing requirements of both NTF and the State of Maryland.
REQUIREMENTS:Valid drivers license, appropriate insurance and reliable car.Must submit to and pass a pre-license drug test.Must submit to and pass random drug tests.Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state.Must complete 70 hours of training the first year and 32 hours every year after the first year.