Tiffany Whitby-Whited

• Recruit, screen, and license foster parents in accordance with state regulations
• Provide pre-service and ongoing training to foster parents
• Conduct initial, annual, and follow-up home visits to ensure safety and compliance
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and case records for foster homes
• Support foster parents through regular contact, guidance, and problem-solving
• Assess children’s needs and match them with appropriate foster homes
• Coordinate placements, transitions, and disruptions in collaboration with the care team
• Monitor foster homes for policy compliance and quality of care
• Serve as a liaison between foster parents, caseworkers, schools, and service providers
• Respond to after-hours or emergency situations as required
• Participate in team meetings, court reports, and case reviews
• Ensure foster homes complete required ongoing training and re-licensing activities

Here’s a clear, well-rounded list of Duties of a Foster Parent. This works for training materials, handbooks, or orientation documents:

Duties of a Foster Parent

• Provide a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment for children in care
• Meet the child’s basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, and supervision
• Support the child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs
• Ensure children attend school, medical appointments, therapy, and other required services
• Follow agency policies, state regulations, and licensing requirements
• Support visitation and connections with the child’s biological family as outlined in the case plan
• Use positive, trauma-informed discipline and behavior management strategies
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the child and their family
• Communicate regularly with caseworkers, foster home coordinators, and service providers
• Participate in case planning meetings, court hearings, and team meetings when required
• Document and report significant events, behaviors, incidents, or concerns
• Complete required training hours and participate in ongoing education
• Advocate for the child’s best interests while supporting permanency goals (reunification, kinship, adoption, or other planned outcomes)

• Provide technical assistance and business support to licensed and license-exempt child care providers across Tennessee
• Assist child care centers with business operations, including budgeting, financial management, and sustainability planning
• Support providers with start-up, expansion, and stabilization of child care businesses
• Educate providers on Tennessee child care licensing requirements and DHS regulations
• Assist with compliance documentation, policies, and operational procedures
• Provide guidance on quality improvement initiatives, including STAR-Quality programs
• Support providers in accessing grants, subsidies, and funding opportunities (e.g., child care stabilization funds)
• Conduct on-site and virtual visits to assess business needs and provide targeted coaching
• Deliver training and workshops on topics such as business planning, staffing, enrollment management, and recordkeeping
• Assist providers with enrollment systems, parent communication practices, and administrative workflows
• Maintain accurate records of provider contacts, services delivered, and outcomes
• Collaborate with state agencies, community partners, and child care networks
• Analyze provider needs and recommend resources or referrals for additional support

• Developed and implemented innovative educational programs to enhance child development and learning experiences.
• Monitored compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements for early childhood education.
• Led staff training sessions to improve instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
• Collaborated with parents to address concerns and foster positive relationships within the school community.
• Managed daily operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children and staff.
• Analyzed program effectiveness, making data-driven adjustments to curricula based on feedback and assessments.
• Oversaw budget planning, resource allocation, and fundraising efforts to support program initiatives.