For a kinship foster home verified with the CPS Division, what must you obtain before verification?

• A. A kinship home assessment
• B. A criminal background check
• C. A financial statement
• D. A police clearance

Answer: (A)

Before a kinship foster home can be verified by the CPS Division, the kinship home assessment must be completed. This assessment is the formal review of the home environment and the caregiver’s ability to meet a child’s needs. It involves visiting the home, evaluating safety, health, routines, supervision, and the family’s support network, and it typically includes documentation and interview steps to determine whether the home is suitable for kinship placement. The result informs the verification decision, ensuring the home can provide a stable and safe setting for a child.

While criminal background checks, police clearances, and financial information are important parts of the overall process, they do not by themselves establish the home’s suitability in the way a formal kinship home assessment does. The assessment specifically documents conditions and readiness for verification, making it the required pre-verification step.