6 Steps to Becoming a
Resource Source Family

Step 1
Complete Application

Start the application process here Binti. Call (530) 251-8277 for any questions.

Step 2
Complete Background Checks

You and all adults present in your home will make an appointment to submit electronic fingerprints (called Live Scan.) Your RFA social worker will assist you with any additional information necessary to request a criminal background clearance.

Step 3
Complete Home Environment Assessment

Your RFA social worker will schedule a time to meet with you and your family in your home. They will make sure your home passes a basic health and safety inspection and provides a suitable environment for children in the foster care system.

Step 4
Complete Family Evaluation Assessment

Your RFA social worker will schedule an appointment with you and your family to begin the Family Assessment process. This assessment will assist in determining your readiness to provide a safe and stable home environment for children who cannot safely live with their own families. The purpose of this assessment is to discuss your family’s personal history, interests and lifestyles, childcare experiences, the types of children you feel would best fit in your home, and your strengths and skills in meeting the children’s needs.

Step 5
Attend Pre-Approval RFA Training

Prospective resource parents are required to attend 12 hours of pre-approval RFA training. This RFA training program will provide you with valuable information about the foster care system, the needs of children, and what it means to be a resource family. Your RFA social worker will provide information on how to register for training and how to complete CPR and First-Aid certification. CPR classes are available at Lassen Community College through the Kinship Care Program or online.

Step 6
Approval and Placement

Once you have completed the above steps, you will make a decision about the number, ages, and behaviors of the children that you feel you are prepared to accept into your family home. You will then receive a Resource Family certificate of approval. Once approved, you will be contacted by our social workers to discuss the foster or adoptive placement of a child or children who match your preferences.

Additional services to support you in meeting the child’s needs (such as monthly financial and medical assistance, child care, respite care services, support groups, etc.) are available.

Resource Family Training Schedule

Registration is required to attend training series. To register, first sign up to be a resource family by clicking here Binti. For instructions, please call (530) 251-8277.

Lassen County RFA Pre-Approval
Training and RFA Training schedules

Interested in becoming a caregiver? Learn more at a Resource Family Approval Orientation meeting.

Pre-Approval is available to those with an application on file and interested in becoming a Resource Family home with the county or those who are currently licensed with Lassen County.

CPR/First Aid Classes (For current caregiver updates and new caregivers in process of Resource Family Approval six hours are offered quarterly, please call 530-251-8277

Respite Care

If you need a break, or have an emergency, you can talk to the Resource Family Team about respite care.

RFA Calendar of Events

RFA Statistics

We currently have 58 kids, out of those kids, 4 are in Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program’s 3 out of the area and 1 currently in the area. We have 19 in out of area Foster Family Agencies’ and 1 in an Resource Family home placed with a relative out of the area, 34 kids are in the area-17 of which are placed with either Non Related Extended Family Members or Relatives in RFA homes 12 placed with local Foster Family Agencies’ and 5 in RFA local community homes.