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Make a difference in a child's life

Become a Foster Parent!

Services for Children, Youth, and Families

Children come into foster care for a variety of reasons that fall into four categories: neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse. Their common shared trait is that they have experienced trauma. Each of their stories are different but they all need the same thing, a family. Foster care provides youth with a safe, loving, and stable home to process their trauma.

Family Foster Care

This level of care is for a majority of children who come into care. At this level, we can expect children to have difficulties related to trauma and being apart from their family, but are generally able to attend school and family activities with limited concerns.

Therapeutic Foster Care

Alpha Management Community Services specializes in therapeutic level foster care. While all children who come into foster care have experienced trauma, some children have a more difficult time processing their emotions and needs which can result in needing a foster family that can work with their challenges to make progress. This level of care requires a recommendation by a behavioral health professional.

Community Respite

Service provides periodic support and relief to the primary caregiver(s) from the responsibility and stress of caring for children.

Become a Foster Parent

Becoming a foster parent means making a commitment to support a youth through both their challenges and their successes. It means parenting through a trauma-informed lens, recognizing that behaviors often communicate needs and past experiences. Foster parents must be willing to remain flexible, meet youth where they are, and adjust their approach to meet each child’s individual needs while providing consistency, patience, and stability.

Requirements

To be considered for licensing, you must meet all requirements:

  1. Minimum age requirement of 21 for family foster and 25 for therapeutic foster parents

  2. High school diploma or GED

  3. Criminal background check and fingerprint clearance for all adults (over 18) in the home free from all felony charges.

  4. Physical examination for everyone in the home

  5. Fire inspection of the home

  6. Medical and mental health approved by a physician

  7. Home walk-through by the agency

  8. Have stable and a verifiable source of income

Licensing

  1. Complete the online inquiry form below.

  2. Participate in a screening and information session via phone call within 3 days of submitting the form.

  3. If initially approved, complete tasks in email including application, obtaining a certified background check, completing fingerprint application, and watching the orientation video. 

  4. Complete first home visit with licensing  staff.  

  5. Complete minimum 40 hours of in-service training.

  6. Mutually select (family and agency) to pursue licensure

Training

Initial Training
During the initial licensure process you will be required to attend:

  1. Pre-service training (either MAPP Foundations or Deciding Together Foundations)

  2. Therapeutic Foster Parent training

  3. CPR/FA

  4. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (within 6 months of licensure)

  5. Medication Administration Training

  6. Court Training
    *Please note that most trainings are offered virtually

On-Going Training
Once licensed, you must complete 10 hours of in-service training each year for a total of 20 hours for the two-year license period. These hours include: 

  1. CPR/First Aid (pre-placement & every two years)

  2. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (annually)

Alpha Management

Why Alpha Management?

Experienced

Alpha Management has been providing care services for over 30 years. We are a trusted, credible partner with a reputation for high-quality, dependable service.

Flexible

Our training schedule for potential foster parents and our staff's dedication to customer service makes it easier for families with busy or alternative schedules to complete licensure and take the next step.

Personal

We are a local small business, and our staff spends time with each child, ensuring personalized, dedicated service. We get to know you and your community, ensuring customized care that meets your individual needs.

Our Partners

We collaborate with reliable, reputable partners and agencies to provide the highest standard of care.

Foster Parent

"I enjoy Fostering with AMCS and have Fostered with the agency for several years."

Staff Member

"I appreciate the open-door policy with Management and know I can reach out to them for assistance."

Foster Parents

"As a Foster Parent, I appreciate the open communication and professionalism with Staff."

Foster Parents

"I respect Alpha Management because the Management Team is accessible and ready to assist in any capacity."

Jarrett Jones

"I've been part of Alpha Management in several roles over the years. I respect the Management and the Agency."

Staff Member

"I enjoy working at AMCS because I'm treated fairly and I like my Supervisor as well."

Durham DSS

"We appreciate the partnership and commitment to our collaboration over the years. We look forward to exploring additional growth in the future."

What people say about Alpha

Foster Parent

"I enjoy Fostering with AMCS and have Fostered with the agency for several years."

Staff Member

"I appreciate the open-door policy with Management and know I can reach out to them for assistance."

Foster Parents

"As a Foster Parent, I appreciate the open communication and professionalism with Staff."

Foster Parents

"I respect Alpha Management because the Management Team is accessible and ready to assist in any capacity."

Jarrett Jones

"I've been part of Alpha Management in several roles over the years. I respect the Management and the Agency."

Staff Member

"I enjoy working at AMCS because I'm treated fairly and I like my Supervisor as well."

Durham DSS

"We appreciate the partnership and commitment to our collaboration over the years. We look forward to exploring additional growth in the future."

What people say about Alpha

Foster Parent

"I enjoy Fostering with AMCS and have Fostered with the agency for several years."

Staff Member

"I appreciate the open-door policy with Management and know I can reach out to them for assistance."

Foster Parents

"As a Foster Parent, I appreciate the open communication and professionalism with Staff."

Foster Parents

"I respect Alpha Management because the Management Team is accessible and ready to assist in any capacity."

Jarrett Jones

"I've been part of Alpha Management in several roles over the years. I respect the Management and the Agency."

Staff Member

"I enjoy working at AMCS because I'm treated fairly and I like my Supervisor as well."

Durham DSS

"We appreciate the partnership and commitment to our collaboration over the years. We look forward to exploring additional growth in the future."

What people say about Alpha

Ready to Apply?

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Inquiry Form

Our team would love to speak with you further.
Please fill out the inquiry form, and someone will be in touch with you within 3 business days.

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