In order to ensure that the baby is being placed in a secure and stable environment, resource families must undergo multiple steps in order to complete the resource family approval process. For example, the Home Environment Assessment ensures that your home is a suitable environment for foster children.

The basic requirements for becoming an Angels parents are as follows:
• A resident of Santa Barbara County or Southern San Luis Obispo County;
• Financially stable
• Family has a full-time parent;
• Parents are between the ages of 25 and 70
• In good overall health (physical and emotional)
• Have a safe home with appropriate space
• Youngest child in the home is no younger than 2 years of age

The approval process can take anywhere from three to six months to complete. The length of time depends on you, but Angels is here with you every step of the way.

The required background checks and psychological screenings will cost approximately $230 per person.

During the approval process you will learn about the foster care system, the needs of the children, and what it means to be a resource family.