Foster Care Placement

Haddie's Home accepts residents placed by the Alabama Department of Human Resources.  Our average length of stay for foster care placement residents is between 9 months - 36 months.

Requirements

• Between 12 - 18 years of age
• Biologically female
• Behavior Requirements (exceptions may be made on a case by case basis)
  • Mild emotional and/or behavioral problems
  • Must be able to function in public school, with or without IEP
  • No current alcohol or drug dependency
  • No history of sexual offending behavior or sexual perpetration
  • No active suicidal or homicidal threats, ideation or behavior.
    • If previous history, medical and psychiatric documentation will be reviewed
• Not expecting a baby 

Cost (Unless a resident receives a sponsorship)

• Haddie's Home accepts the standard Alabama Department of Human Resources foster care room and board payment
• DHR is expected to cover the cost of medical visits and prescription medication that are required but not covered by Alabama Medicaid
• DHR is expected to cover the cost of clothing through clothing vouchers and school supplies
• DHR is expected to cover the cost of at least 1 extracurricular activity
• DHR Is expected to cover costs as outlined in the ISP

Visitation

• During the admissions and intake process, visitation will be discussed
• Typically visitation will not occur during the initial 30-day orientation period unless otherwise noted on the ISP  
• Based on family need and resident behavior, residents will be given the opportunity to receive home passes ​​