What is the minimum yearly income requirements to do foster parenting in Washington state for a family of 3?

Foster Parent Program Licensed foster parents who are eligible and within Basic Health's(BH) income guidelines pay only $17 per month, per licensed foster parent, and may enroll other family members in subsidized Basic Health. They may also apply for Basic Health Plus for their children who are under age 19. This program offers additional benefits for children, and is jointly administered by BH and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Licensed foster parents whose income is up to 300% of the federal income guidelines may also be eligible for Basic Health. (See the table below.) Premiums for those who are eligible would be no higher than $100 per licensed foster parent per month. Number of people in your family 1 2 3 4 Monthly Premium $0 - $1805.09 $0 - $2428.45 $0 - $3051.81 $0 - $3675.18 $17.00 $1805.10 - $2256.34 $2428.46 - $3035.53 $3051.82 - $3814.73 $3675.19 - $4593.93 $50.00 $2256.35 - $2707.59 $3035.54 - $3642.62 $3814.74 - $4577.65 $4593.94 - $5512.68 $100.00 Who qualifies for this program? Washington State residents who are: •Not eligible for free or purchased Medicare. •Not institutionalized at the time of enrollment. •Not be attending school full-time in the United States on a student visa. •Not be receiving Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Medical Assistance. •Not be enrolled in the Washington Health Program. •Are licensed foster parents. •Have family gross monthly income of no more than 300% of the Federal Income Guidelines (FIG). What do I need to send? •A completed BH application marked "Foster Parent" on the front page •Proof of your family's gross income for the last 30 days or complete calendar month •Proof of your current street address in Washington State •A copy of your federal income tax return (IRS Form 1040) and all schedules for the most current tax year or verification of non-filing status •A copy of your current foster parent license •Once we receive these, we will process your application and notify you if you qualify for the Foster Parent Program

There is NO dollar amount minimum ---they just need to know that you are able to pay your own bills and would not have to rely on the child's board payments to keep your household up and running. You can not be in bankruptcy either and they will check out where you work and how much you make, They will also go over all your bills also.

If you make enough money to feed, clothe and house your family, and have a safe, insured vehicle you should be fine. You may not always have a foster placement, so you need to be able to afford your rent/mortgage without foster care payments. If you have cheap housing, you can make less than if you bought a 6br house in hopes of having foster care payments to pay for it :)

i thought that that's how foster families made all their money? by taking in kids? you'd have to call your state agency about this matter.