Aspiranet is a 501(c) (3), California nonprofit organization with the mission of providing children, youth, and families with a foundation of support and services so they can succeed at home, at school, and in their communities. Tax ID: 94-2442955

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Learn more about how to become a foster family:

Relative Foster Care Services

Providing foster care for a family member can be the greatest gift you can give. When you do so, you are helping your family stay together. When you work with Aspiranet to foster your family member, Aspiranet can be your partner agency to provide additional support. Working closely with local counties, Aspiranet will provide weekly supportive home visits, 24/7 availability and a link to available community resources. Our friendly, caring staff will get to know your family in a way no other agency can. Aspiranet has the experience and the suite of services to help you.

• Aspiranet has a full range of services that can help your family through any situation
• Aspiranet provides weekly family meetings
• We have friendly, family-centered staff and support to help you through every step of the relative care foster process
• In many locations, Aspiranet provides Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) to youth who need an extra layer of support and services
• Aspiranet has over 40 years experience working with families just like yours
• Aspiranet provides personalized attention to every family we work with

Additional Services for Foster Care

Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC)

Across California, children and youth with special needs who are currently in group homes are being transitioned to direct foster care. Children and youth in these settings require a higher level of care due to behavioral, physical, developmental or mental health issues. Aspiranet is an approved ISFC provider.

Being an ISFC family requires a specialized set of skills.

• A “professional parent”, someone with experience being a foster parent
• Desire to learn additional parenting skills
• Experience working with behavioral, physical or developmental needs in youth and children
• Healthcare experience (CNA and above)
• Ideal for stay-at-home parent or someone with a flexible schedule
• ISFC families receive a significantly higher level of reimbursement
• Families qualify as a certified ISFC Parent
• Additional support services are provided by Aspiranet
• Families receive additional respite services (time off from daily care)
• Aspiranet provides additional support and linkage to community resources

What's Different About Being An ISFC Family?

• Child has a higher level of need than other foster children
• Particular challenges require a higher level of parental knowledge and skill
• Often a greater need for outside care (appointments, therapy)
• Child or youth may have additional challenges due to time spent in a group home
• Additional 12-hour training is required