HELPING YOU ANSWER THE CALL TO FOSTER AND ADOPT
Explore becoming a foster or adoptive parent with Project 1.27. It’s an incredible call that will change your life, and the life of a child. We’re here to help you along the way.
Explore becoming a foster or adoptive parent with Project 1.27. It’s an incredible call that will change your life, and the life of a child. We’re here to help you along the way.
THE PROJECT 1.27 PLAN
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ATTEND AN INFO MEETING
Info Meetings are for potential foster and adoptive parents, their support team members and anyone interested in learning more about the Colorado foster care system and Project 1.27. |
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COMPLETE TRAINING
Project 1.27 provides 28 hours of state-required training, including a Support Team Training. All training is biblically based and designed to prepare parents for a successful placement and parenting experience. |
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GET CERTIFIED
After your training is complete you will select an agency. Your agency completes your home visit and other pieces for your certification. A Project 1.27 case manager will be available to you during this process. |
THE PROCESS
Our goal is to make the process of becoming a certified foster parent as clear as possible. From providing Colorado state approved training to helping families navigate paperwork, Project 1.27 Case Managers are available to help the whole way through.
ATTEND AN INFO MEETING
Info Meetings allow you to learn more about the process and ask any questions you have.
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MAKE A COMMITMENT
Turn in commitment forms at Info Meetings or submit later to the office administrator.
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ATTEND TRAININGS
Case Managers will guide you through the Project 1.27 training program.
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VERY HELPFUL PEOPLE
"Project 1.27 is a family with lovely and very helpful people. They make the trainings interesting and very informative with a Christian base."
-Yuliana
-Yuliana
THE PROJECT 1.27 DIFFERENCE
FAITH FOCUSED
Faith-based family preservation, kinship care, foster care and adoption.
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TRAUMA INFORMED
Evidence-based, attachment-focused parenting resources bring hope and healing for kids.
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RELATIONSHIP BASED
Program based on building healthy, supportive relationships within your family, church and community.
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BIBLICALLY-BASED TRAINING
Biblically-based training meets state requirements for foster care and adoption.
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A SUPPORTIVE TEAM
Resources to equip your friends, family and church to care for you as you care for kids.
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EXPERIENCED GUIDE
Experienced Christian Case Manager to pray for, encourage and guide you.
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INFO MEETINGS
Join us at an Info Meeting to learn more about the Colorado foster care system and Project 1.27. Project 1.27 Info Meetings explore the big picture of foster care and adoption, allowing families to consider all the various ways to serve children in foster care. Info Meetings fulfill the first two hours of state training, offered from a Christian perspective. Attending an Info Meeting is required to become a Project 1.27 family.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Understand a Christian’s responsibility found in James 1.27
- Receive an overview of the child protection system
- Understand the foster and adoptive parent certification process
- Gain insight about children in foster care and their specific needs
- Meet an experienced Project 1.27 family
- Learn about Project 1.27’s unique training and support
- Ask questions and meet the staff of Project 1.27
- Complete commitment forms and pay $100 fee
