Orr Shalom's Foster-Parent Questionnaire

Dear applicant,

The following is a short self-test that will allow you to check how suitable you currently are to be a foster-parent.

Age (between 25 and 55):
Number of years in education (at least 10):
Do you have a criminal record? (if yes, this will be taken into account)
Medical problems:
Is your home suitable for a child? Yes/No
Is your monthly salary suitable to raise a family? Yes/No
Are you willing to sign a waiver of confidentiality for you and your immediate family to have a background check with relevant professionals? Yes/No

Questions (mark the most suitable answer)

1. I believe that children need a warm and supportive home in order to develop well.
a) Very true (one point)
b) True (two points)
c) Not true at all (three points)

2. My spouse/partner also wants to be a foster-parent. If you have no spouse/partner – do you have somebody who supports your decision and will support you throughout the process.
a) Yes – very much so (one point)
b) Yes (two points)
c) No (three points)

3. My family deals well with changes.
a) Very true (one point)
b) True (two points)
c) Not true at all (three points)

4. I am ready to open my home to a child who is different.
a) Very true (one point)
b) True (two point)
c) Not true at all (three points)

5. I believe that a child needs to maintain the connection with his biological-parents even if they can't provide for his/her needs.
a) Very true (one point)
b) True (two points)
c) Not true at all (three points)

6. I am ready to deal with a variety of expressions of behavior from a child that suffers from emotional distress (for example: temper tantrums, eating disorders, a tendency to be introvert)

a) Very true (one point)
b) True (two points)
c) Not true at all (three points

7. I am ready to consult with the social workers and other professional staff in every aspect of raising a foster-child.

a) Very true (one point)
b) True (two points)
c) Not true at all (three points)

8. I understand that foster-care is a response for children who need a supportive family until their parents recover and they can return to their biological-families.

a) Very true (one point)
b) True (two points)
c) Not true at all (three points)

9. I believe that every child has hidden strengths and capabilities that need to be nurtured and developed.

a) Very true (one point)