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Kairos

Respite Treatment Foster Parent

Medford, OR · On-site

$17.75 - $20.50/hr

Respite Providers are considered "professional parents" because they provide opportunities for ... Give Treatment Foster Parents and other caregivers a break from their day-to-day supervisory duties ...

WinShape Foundation

Relief Parent

Atlanta, GA · On-site

We do this through five core ministries that each use scriptural truth to offer summer camp, foster ... Professional: * Shall be no younger than 21 years of age * Has the ability to relate to children ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional foster parent in the United States is $21.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional foster parent?

To thrive as a Professional Foster Parent, you need a strong understanding of child development, trauma-informed care, and foster system regulations, often supported by specialized training or certifications in foster care. Familiarity with case management systems and adherence to state and agency policies are typically required. Compassion, patience, resilience, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for building trust and supporting children through challenging transitions. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure the well-being, safety, and emotional growth of children in foster care while maintaining compliance with legal and organizational standards.

What is a professional foster parent?

Professional Foster Parents are individuals or couples who provide temporary care, support, and a safe home environment for children who have been removed from their families due to abuse, neglect, or other circumstances. Unlike traditional foster parents, professional foster parents may receive specialized training, ongoing support, and a stipend or salary for their services. They play a crucial role in helping children adjust to new environments, meet their emotional and physical needs, and often assist in reunification efforts with the birth family or in finding permanent adoptive homes.

What is the difference between Professional Foster Parent vs Foster Care Worker?

AspectProfessional Foster ParentFoster Care Worker
CredentialsBackground check, foster parent training, possibly certificationSocial work degree or related certification, licensing
Work EnvironmentHomes of foster children, providing care and supervisionOffices, case management settings, home visits
Employer & IndustryChild welfare agencies, private foster care organizationsChild welfare agencies, government departments

Professional Foster Parents provide direct care and supervision in a home setting, focusing on nurturing foster children. Foster Care Workers coordinate placements, support foster families, and manage case plans. While both roles are essential in child welfare, the former is a caregiving role, and the latter is a case management position.

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Infographic showing various Professional Foster Parent job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,167 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

FOSTER PARENT RECRUITER/TRAINER

KidsPeace

Kingston, NY • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

KidsPeace rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

487th of 770 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Position: Foster Parent Recruiter/Trainer

Program: New York FCCP

KidsPeace invites you to join our mission-driven team of professionals who provide hope, help, and healing to children in our Foster Care setting, and the family members, who love them.

Description of Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate training for all approved foster parents and foster parent applicants.
  • Assure the quality of the foster parent files prior to final approval to become foster parents
  • Promote the visibility of KidsPeace FCCP in local communities through public speaking opportunities and marketing efforts.
  • Screen all foster parent applicant household members to determine if the applicant families and their homes meet State and KidsPeace requirements.
  • Skills necessary for this position :
  • Engagement with people and comfort with presenting information/training to small groups.
  • Prowess, professional writing 
  • Proficiency in information gathering for comprehensive assessments

The many benefits to joining the KidsPeace team include:  

  • The camaraderie, teamwork and support of working in a small office, combined with the resources and supports offered by a large multi-state organization
  • Flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance
  • Clinical and/or regularly scheduled supervision  
  • CEUs provided by the organization
  • Consistent staff training
  • Tuition assistance when applicable
  • Opportunity for growth within the organization
  • Health and 403(b) benefits when applicable

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or 3 years of experience 

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