What is Foster Parent System?

Last update date May 16, 2023

The foster parent system is a "system for children."

Adequate affection is needed for a child to grow healthy. However, some children cannot live at home due to various reasons such as parental illness, death of spouse, divorce, and abuse. The "foster parent system" is a "system for children" based on the Child Welfare Law, in which such children are welcomed into their homes and raised with affection as members of the family.
Living in the warm affection and atmosphere of the home is very important for a child's growth. In foster homes, such children are welcomed as members of the family, and each child is cherished and raised with affection.

Foster parent type

There are four types of foster parents, and we ask foster parents who are appropriate depending on the situation of the children.
Foster parents	Raising children in various situations who cannot live in their parents' home.
Foster parents	Raised as foster parents until a special adoption is established.
Relative Foster Parents	Supporters, such as grandparents of children, raise children.
Specialized Foster Parents	Raise children with more specialized knowledge after gaining experience as a foster parent.

Requirements for becoming a foster parent

Those who apply for foster parents must meet all of the following requirements: (Colectants must meet 4 to 7.)
１	A child has an understanding and enthusiasm and affection for raising children
２	Being physically and mentally healthy and age suitable for raising children
３	There is plenty of income and housing so that the child care is not hindered, healthy, and bright family life is running
４	Not be an adult ward or a person under custody
５	Not being sentenced to imprisonment or higher or not during the suspension of execution
６	Punishment of a fine or higher is not sentenced to imprisonment or a period of suspension of execution pursuant to the provisions of the Child Welfare Law, elementary school studenｔ prostitution, child pornography, and the Act on the Protection of elementary school studenｔ, and other laws relating to the welfare of citizens;
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Flow of Foster Parents

Please consult with children's guidance office, which has jurisdiction over your ward.
STEP1	Consultation with children's guidance office and Participation in Foster Parent System ※For those who are interested in the foster parent system, we will provide information on foster parent system briefings and training.
STEP2	Training, facility tours, interviews in children's guidance office, and foster parents ※Learn about foster parent systems and elementary school studenｔ, which requires social care. I'll also have an interview in children's guidance office to talk.
STEP3	children's guidance office interviews, home visits and surveys, childcare training and training ※In addition to interviews and home visits, you will learn how to interact with children through childcare training. In the training, students will acquire the necessary knowledge as a foster parent, such as the child's body and mind, and the relationship with their parents.
STEP4	Deliberation by the Child Welfare Council ※After a review by the children's guidance office, the Child Welfare Council discusses whetherThe Mayor of Yokohama is appropriate as a foster parent.

For inquiries to this page

Child and Youth Bureau Children's Rights Protection Division

Phone: 045-671-2394

Fax: 045-550-3948

Email address: kd-yo-go@city.yokohama.jp

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