Which statement about CPR and First Aid certification for foster parents is correct?

Which statement about CPR and First Aid certification for foster parents is correct?

• A. One foster parent must be certified in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR before placement; other caregivers must be certified in first aid and CPR within 90 days after placement.
• B. All foster parents must be certified in pediatric CPR.
• C. CPR and First Aid are not required for foster parents.
• D. Only the child’s school provides CPR training.

Answer: (A)

Having someone in the foster home ready to respond to medical emergencies is the key idea. The policy is designed so there’s immediate, capable care from the moment a child is placed, with broader training added for the rest of the household soon after.

The correct statement says that at least one foster parent must be certified in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR before placement, and other caregivers must complete CPR and First Aid within 90 days after placement. This ensures there is an immediately trained adult in the home, while still guaranteeing that all other adults in the household become certified in a timely manner to maintain a safe, prepared environment.

This isn’t suggesting that every foster parent must be trained before placement, so the option that requires all to be certified before placement is too strict. It isn’t saying that CPR and First Aid aren’t required at all, which would ignore important safety requirements. And it isn’t saying that only the child’s school provides training, which wouldn’t reflect the agency’s responsibility to ensure homes are prepared through approved in-home or agency-based training options.

So the emphasis is on having a designated trained adult at the start, with a plan for full household certification shortly after placement to keep the home ready to handle emergencies.