1. Welcome/Introductions
  2. Introduction of Packets
  3. Mission Statement -- Motivation to do foster care
  4. Legacy Families' relationship with the Regional Center (RC) and the Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS) (see Organizational Chart)
  5. Explanation of the four types of Developmental Disabilities:
    Cerebral palsy
    Mental retardation / Down's Syndrome
    Epilepsy
    Autism
  6. Regulations (Title 22 and 17)
  7. Regional Center Standards:
    Quality of the home and its furnishings
    Record-keeping (P&I and medication administration)
    Child's rights (chores, discipline, money, visitors)
  8. Finances:
    Care rates
    Waiting period for payment
  9. Transferring licensed or certified foster parents from another agency to Legacy Families
  10. Interested applicants will fill out important forms:
    Foster Parent Application
    Child Abuse Index
    Criminal Records Statement
    Fingerprint Tracking Form
    Fingerprint card (those who are to be fingerprinted tonight)