Requirements to Become an Approved Teaching Parent in Virginia

  • Loving family willing to open their home to a child

  • Training: 27 Hours of PRIDE Pre-Service Training

  • Written Home Study

  • At least 3 Home Visits

  • Virginia and National Criminal Record Check of members of the household ages 18 and over

  • Virginia Child Protective Services Check on members of the household ages 14 and over

  • Driving Record Check

  • Medical checks to include TB Screening on members of the household

  • Three written personal references

  • Pet documentation of license & vaccination in accordance with state law

  • Documentation: Marriage license/divorce decree, proof of income, proof of homeowners/renters insurance, proof of automobile insurance, and photo ID

 

 

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