Can single people become foster parents in Martinsville?

Yes. Treatment foster parents can be married or single. Single applicants are welcome as long as they aren't living with a partner they're not married to.

What support does the Martinsville team offer?

You'll have a case manager, training before and after your first placement, and our on-call team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our private foster parent community also connects you with other families across Virginia.

What are the requirements to foster in Martinsville?

You must be at least 21, live in Virginia, and be married or single (not living with a partner you aren't married to). Your income needs to cover your household's and a child's everyday expenses without state assistance, and you'll need space for a child. You'll also need to pass a physical and background checks, and have a valid driver's license and an insured vehicle. See all the requirements.

How long does it take to become a foster parent in Martinsville?

Most families are certified in about 3 to 6 months, from the qualification form through training and the home study.

Do you serve Patrick County?

Yes. Our Martinsville office supports foster families in Martinsville, Henry County and Patrick County.

Treatment Foster Care in Martinsville, VA

Every child deserves a safe, loving home. Intercept Health's Martinsville team recruits, trains and supports treatment foster parents in Martinsville, Henry County and Patrick County, so children with emotional, behavioral or medical needs can heal in a family close to home. Start with our short qualification form, and our local team will take it from there.

BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

CHECK YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Address

730 East Church Street

Suite 23/24

Martinsville, VA 24112

Contact

844.987.5437

Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

24/7 on-call support for current foster families

Why Martinsville and Henry County Need Foster Families

The social services office serving Henry County has about 90 children in foster care, and around 30 of them are waiting to be adopted, according to the More Than Enough foster care data project.

When there aren't enough local foster families, children can be placed far from their schools, friends and families. Every new foster family in Martinsville, Henry and Patrick counties helps a child stay close to home.

Hear From Virginia Foster Families

Jillian, Staunton, VA

We don't have any biological children of our own so my husband and I feel like this is what we are called to do.

How to Get Started

01

Fill out the qualification form

The first step is completing an inquiry or qualification form. This allows the Intercept Health team to learn more about your interest in becoming a foster parent and answer any initial questions.

It only takes a few minutes. A member of our Martinsville team will follow up, usually within one to two weeks.

02

Attend an information session and meet the team

After submitting an inquiry, you will meet with members of our Treatment Foster Care team. This meeting provides an opportunity to learn more about the program and determine if fostering is the right fit for you.

Learn how treatment foster care works, ask questions and meet the people who will support you. Find an information session.

03

Complete training and your home study

Training helps foster parents develop the knowledge and skills needed to support youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. Training topics often include trauma-informed care, behavior management strategies, and communication techniques.

You'll complete Pressley Ridge foster parent training and a home study, often at the same time. Most families are certified in about 3 to 6 months.

See every step and requirement on our Become a Foster Parent in Virginia page.

Areas We Serve

Our Martinsville office supports foster families in:

City of Martinsville
Henry County
Patrick County

In Franklin County? See our Rocky Mount office. In Danville or Pittsylvania County? See our Danville page.

Our Martinsville Office

Intercept Health Treatment Foster Care, Martinsville office

730 East Church Street

Suite 23/24

Martinsville, VA 24112

Frequently Asked Questions From Martinsville Area Families

Start Your Journey in Martinsville

Ready to make a difference for a child in Martinsville, Henry or Patrick County? Fill out our short qualification form or call 844-987-5437, and our Martinsville team will walk you through every step.

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