Content
- Introduction
- Upload Documents Locations
- Upload Documents Process
Introduction
This article is meant to guide you through the process of uploading documents into the Foster Family Website.
Upload Documents Locations
There are 3 locations in the Foster Family Website where you can upload documents.
1. Under the Newsroom section - Chat with Caseworker or Chat with Other Foster Families (Note: These options vary for each agency and may not be available to yours).
Image: Upload Documentation “Communication” Tab Location
2. For homes with active child placement: From the Children tab, upload child-related documents.
Image: Upload Documentation “Children” Tab Location
3. For licensed homes: From the My Home tab, upload home-related documents using the Upload Documentation button or clicking on the links under the Checklist.
Image: Upload Documentation “My Home” Tab Location
Upload Documents Process
There are 7 steps to uploading a document into the Foster Family Website.
Step 1. From the “My Home” section of the Foster Family Website, look for “Upload Documentation” on the right side of your screen.
Click on the “Upload Documentation” blue button or click on Add Report under the Checklist.
Image: Upload Documentation Screen
Step 2. From the “Upload Documentation” screen, select the type of document you want to upload from the drop-down menu.
Image: Upload Documentation: Type Screen
Step 3. Add your comments in the “Comment” box. The box will expand as your message length increases.
Image: Upload Documentation: Comment Box
Step 4. Choose the file to upload, by clicking on “Choose File”.
Image: Upload Documentation: Choose File Screen
Step 5. Find the file you want to upload. Click on the file, and then click on “Open”. (Alternatively, you can double-click on the file.)
Image: Upload Documentation: Choose File from Computer Screen
Step 6. Click on “Submit” to save upload.
Image: Upload Documentation Information Submit Screen
Step 7. Confirmation. This image confirms your upload has been successfully submitted.
Image: Upload Documentation Information Submit Screen
Once a file/document has been uploaded, it is recorded under the “Communication” tab within “Private Posts”.
Image: Recorded Upload