Requirements to Become a Bridge Resource Parent

Applicants must have the ability to love, understand, care for and accept a child to whom they did not give birth
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and preferably no more than 55 years older than the child considered for placement
Applicants may be married, single, legally separated, or divorced; if married, be married one year or more
Applicants must be in good physical and mental health to provide for the needs of the child
Applicants must have sufficient income to meet current expenses
Applicant must be able to provide sufficient beds and bedrooms for additional children
Applicants must submit to a search of all OKDHS records, including Child Welfare records
Applicants and each household member, 18 years of age or older, submits fingerprints for a state and national criminal history records search
Applicants must ensure that no household member has a prior conviction of any sexual offense
Applicants must have a working vehicle and a telephone
Applicants must attend 27 hrs. of Pre-Service Training
Applicant must be a legal resident