STRONG Families Volunteer Application

Welcome to the STRONG Families program at Christian Family Care (CFC)! We hope your volunteer role will bless you and the families you serve. Below are the required forms to complete for certification as a Family Friend or Host Family volunteer, along with additional and optional forms for Host Families.

For questions, please contact the STRONG Families Supervisor at 602-396-2720 or empowerment@cfcare.org.

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Save each form to your computer, print, sign, and scan or photograph it, then email to empowerment@cfcare.org. All documents are required unless noted.
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Host Family or Family Friend Applicants

1. Complete before or after Orientation

Volunteer Application

Please complete this application: Volunteer Application

CFC Statement of Faith

Please read the Christian Family Care Statement of Faith and sign indicating your agreement: Statement of Faith

Volunteer Handbook

The CFC Volunteer Handbook (save for your reference) contains a great deal of useful information, including volunteer policies and guidelines. Take some time to review the handbook then sign this form: Acknowledgement of CFC Volunteer Handbook

CFC Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form

Please carefully review, sign, and date this form: CFC – Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form

CFC Policies

These are reviewed during Orientation. Please read the full policy and sign the last page acknowledging your understanding of each.

Host Families: Any adult in the home that may provide care for the children should also read and sign these policies. 1.14 HEALTH SAFE WELFARE, 2.09 CLIENT MALTREATMENT, 3.11 CONFIDENTIALITY, 3.12 DUTY TO WARN_PROTECT, 3.15 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

Fingerprint Clearance Card

If you do not have a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, please read this form; How to obtain a fingerprint clearance card and click here to start the process to obtain your Fingerprint Clearance Card.

STRONG Families will reimburse the $67 application fee and $8 printing fee for Host Parents and Family Friends upon certification. Host Families: Every adult in the home must obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse for other adult household members.

2. Complete before or after Orientation

Criminal History Self-Disclosure

Please complete this form and sign in front of a notary. Each box must be checked, lines through them all will not be accepted. STRONG Families has notaries available in the office for your convenience. Host Families: Any adult in the home must also complete this form. Criminal History Self-Disclosure

DES Background Check

A DES Background check is required for each volunteer and for any adult who lives in the volunteer’s home and is 18 and older.

Please follow the directions given in link 1 and link 2. You must submit the information to sfbackground@cfcare.org and the results will then be delivered to the STRONG Families Supervisor.

3. Complete after Family Friend or Host Family Training

Health Self-Disclosure

This form helps us to know of any potential concerns about supervision or transporting of Placing Families. Host Families: Any adult in the home must also complete this form. Health Self-Disclosure

Proof of Auto Insurance

Please provide copies of proof of current insurance for any vehicle you may transport a Placing Family in.

Motor Vehicle Record

Please provide a MVD record for each adult that may transport a Placing Family. (Cost will be $3.00/39 months)

To obtain an MVR report, go to https://servicearizona.com/, Sign into your DMV account or create one if you do not yet have one.
Once logged in, select “Other Services” and click on “Motor Vehicle Record” and follow the prompts to obtain your Motor Vehicle Record (39-Month Uncertified record).
OR Visit a MVD office in-person to request a physical copy.

Driver’s License

Please provide a clear copy or photograph of the driver’s license for any adult in your home that may transport Placing Families. Please note: Drivers under 18 may not transport Placing Families.

4. Host Families: Complete these additional documents after Host Family Training

Emergency Evacuation Plan

Emergency Evacuation Plan An evaluation plan must be displayed in a conspicuous location within your home. Emergency Evacuation Plan

Safety Agreement

Please review and sign indicating your acknowledgment. All adults in the home should review and sign. Safety Agreement

Discipline Agreement

Please review and sign indicating your acknowledgment. All adults in the home should review and sign. Discipline Agreement

CPR/First Aid

Please submit a copy of your current CPR/First Aid training. If you need a class, please contact us for information on our upcoming class or visit www.fostercpr.com to find a class. Use promo code “Foster” for a $10 discount per person.

STRONG Families will reimburse up to the discounted cost (currently $38.73) for Host Family parents upon Host Family Certification.

5. Certified Adoptive Families or licensed Foster Families with CFC

Certified Adoptive Family

If you are a certified Adoptive Family with CFC, please fill out this form: Mutual Exchange of Information – Adoption

Licensed Foster Family

If you are a licensed Foster Family with CFC, please fill out this form: Mutual Exchange of Information – Foster Care

Trainings

All volunteers must attend an Orientation that can be scheduled individually or as a group, in person or virtually.
All volunteers must complete the Mandated Reporter Training online here: https://www.d2l.org/education/additional-training/mandated-reporter/ and send verification of completion to the STRONG Families Supervisor.
Volunteers must also attend role-specific training: Host Family or Family Friend Training. The STRONG Families Supervisor will provide the next class date.

*If you have any questions, please the STRONG Families Supervisor at 602-396-2720 or empowerment@cfcare.org.

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