When adopting or considering foster care, does social service expect the family to be religious?

Question

Like particularly to be Christian or Jewish and attend church regularly?

Answer 1

As long as it’s a stable home I think that’s all that matters. Now grant it a birthparent could opt to place their birthchild with a specific family and pick a couple that regular goes to church or temple or service over a family that didn’t.

Answer 2

You do not have to be religious or Christian or attend church regularly.  In fact we are not and I have been a foster parent for over 2 years now.  You just need to prove that you are a loving family and have a stable home and can provide children with a structured environment.

Answer 3

no they can't require religion to be a qualifying factor. They just want kids to go to loving stable homes. My cousin has adopted 4 kids and they do not have a religious preference.

Answer 4

No they do not.  They do make sure that you will support whatever religion the foster child is though.  They also want to make sure that whatever religion you are, it doesn't prohibit you from seeking medical attention.  The thing they care about most is that you are a stable family that will take good care of the children.

Answer 5

In Ohio they do not expect you to have any specific beliefs but if the child has express a specific faith they may consider that when determining a family to place the child with and you are expected to support their faith

Answer 6

No, not at all. They want to know if you can provide love and a stable and safe environment to the child. Good luck.

Answer 7

I'm a foster mommy & they don't "expect" you to be religious, but they expect you to support the child in his or her religion while they are in your home. My husband & I are christian & go to church on occasion, but not every Sunday. I think just be honest & supportive of the child and you won't have any problems. Best Wishes!

Answer 8

no, they just want you to have a safe stable home, religion doesn't matter, nor should it.

I was in foster care and the family was "born again christian" and the wife ended up cheating on the husband and leaving him.  so i don't think that religion matters.

Answer 9

No... they foster and adopt children to all races, sexes, and religions... they are more concerned about whether you are a capable parent with the means and ability to raise a child in a loving and stable enviroment rather than your religion status.