From Carrie Craft,
Your Guide to Adoption / Foster Care.
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A. Almost anyone can foster! You can be:

• single
• retired
• gay
• any race or religion

You don't have to be:

• rich - just show proof of your income to demonstrate that you can care for the family you have now.
• own your own home
• be a stay-at-home parent

Every state has its own requirements for foster parents. Some might include bedroom sizes, safety standards for the home, and/or number of children allowed in the home.

Find more information about your state's requirements including contact information for foster care.