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Ohio homestudy rules require that each child have their own bed.  However, having their own room isn’t necessary.  What’s most important is that you do your best to meet the needs of each individual child. Many children coming from foster care are very used to sharing a bedroom.  For these kiddos, being alone in a new room and new house may be overwhelming or frightening.  Other kiddos need more privacy, although that can also be achieved in a shared bedroom with some creativity. 

Start by talking to a PCSA or your adoption worker. You must negotiate subsidy agreements prior to finalization, so don’t wait.

The first step is reaching out to a licensed adoption agency. Local children’s services agencies are a great place to start if you’re looking to provide temporary foster care.  If your goal is to adopt, however, a private agency is often a better option for you. From there, you’ll attend an orientation, start your training, and begin the home study process.