To qualify as a foster parent, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a Kenyan citizen or a resident in Kenya for at least 12 months.
  • Be between 25 and 65 years old, as a single person or part of a married couple.
  • Provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
  • Present recommendation letters from an Area Chief and/or a religious leader.
  • Show financial and emotional capacity to meet the child’s needs.
  • Submit a medical report from a licensed physician.
  • Obtain consent from their spouse and/or children within the family.
  • Demonstrate parenting skills and the ability to provide a safe, nurturing environment.