Do I need to own my home to be a licensed foster parent or certified adoptive parent?

You do not need to own your home to be a licensed foster parent or certified adoptive parent. However, your home must be able to pass a home safety inspection. The Life Safety Inspection (LSI) is a vital part of the licensing process. DCS must guarantee the situation in which the children are placed is safe. You can view the LSI Preparation Guide here (CSO-1601 Preparation Guide CSO-1603 Preparation Guide in Spanish).