BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

Foster the City

Become a Foster Family or Support Friend through a partner church · Alameda County (Bay Area region)

Foster the City equips partner churches so that each Foster Family is surrounded by a team of four Support Friends who share practical help. The first step for either role is attending an Interest Meeting, then a Launch Meeting. Support Friend teams are currently offered to foster parents engaged on the Foster the City path through a partner church.

1172 Murphy Ave, Suite 232, San Jose, CA 95131

Alpine County Social Services

Foster care office — Alpine County · Alpine County

Alpine County Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Alpine County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

75A Diamond Valley Road, Markleeville, CA 96120

Amador County Social Services

Foster care office — Amador County · Amador County

Amador County Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Amador County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

10877 Conductor Blvd Suite #200, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

Butte County Employment and Social Services

Foster care office — Butte County · Butte County

Butte County Employment and Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Butte County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Calaveras County Works and Human Services Agency

Foster care office — Calaveras County · Calaveras County

Calaveras County Works and Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Calaveras County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

509 East Saint Charles Street, Government Center, San Andreas, CA 95249

Colusa County Social Services

Foster care office — Colusa County · Colusa County

Colusa County Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Colusa County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

251 East Webster Street, Colusa, CA 95932

Del Norte County Health and Human Services

Foster care office — Del Norte County · Del Norte County

Del Norte County Health and Human Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Del Norte County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

880 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531

El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency

Foster care office — El Dorado County · El Dorado County

El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for El Dorado County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

3057 Briw Road, Suite A, Placerville Office, Placerville, CA 95667

Fresno County Department of Social Services

Become a Resource Family in Fresno County · Fresno County, California

Fresno County welcomes families who can open their home to a child in foster care.

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Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency

Foster care office — Glenn County · Glenn County

Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Glenn County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

604 E. Walker Street, Orland, CA 95963

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Social Services Branch

Foster care office — Humboldt County · Humboldt County

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Social Services Branch handles foster care and resource family approval for Humboldt County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

929 Koster Street (Eureka Office), Eureka, CA 95501

Imperial County Social Services

Foster care office — Imperial County · Imperial County

Imperial County Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Imperial County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Inyo County Health & Human Services, Social Services

Foster care office — Inyo County · Inyo County

Inyo County Health & Human Services, Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Inyo County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

163 May Street, Bishop, CA 93514

A Positive Attitude Outlook, Inc.

Become a certified resource (foster) parent · Kern County, CA

A Positive Attitude Outlook is a licensed California Foster Family Agency with offices in Fresno, Bakersfield, and Rancho Cucamonga that recruits, certifies, and supports resource families with 24/7 on-call social workers.

Fresno, CA

Kern County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Kern County · Kern County, CA

State child welfare office serving Kern County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

100 E. California Avenue (P.O. Box 511), Bakersfield, CA 93302, CA

Kings County Human Services Agency

Foster care office — Kings County · Kings County

Kings County Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Kings County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Building #8 (Hanford), Hanford, CA 93230

Lake County Social Services

Foster care office — Lake County · Lake County

Lake County Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Lake County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457

Lassen County Health and Human Services / WORKS

Foster care office — Lassen County · Lassen County

Lassen County Health and Human Services / WORKS handles foster care and resource family approval for Lassen County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services

Become a Resource Family in Los Angeles County · Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County DCFS recruits and approves resource families to care for children and youth in foster care.

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Together California

Together California Village (Palmdale) — foster parent & community involvement · Los Angeles County, California (Palmdale village)

Together California is building a village of 12 foster homes plus a community center in Palmdale (Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County), so sibling groups can stay together with full-time, professionally trained foster parents. The village also includes two studio apartments for birth parents working toward reunification or transitional-age youth pursuing independence. Homes are still being developed, so the current public step is to contact Together California directly — their inquiry form lets you ask about becoming a foster parent, volunteering, or other involvement.

38225 30th Street East, Palmdale, CA 93550

Madera County Department of Social Services

Foster care office — Madera County · Madera County

Madera County Department of Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Madera County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

1610 Sunrise Avenue, Madera Office, Madera, CA 93638

Marin County Health and Human Services

Foster care office — Marin County · Marin County

Marin County Health and Human Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Marin County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Mariposa County Human Services

Foster care office — Mariposa County · Mariposa County

Mariposa County Human Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Mariposa County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Mendocino County Department of Social Services

Foster care office — Mendocino County · Mendocino County

Mendocino County Department of Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Mendocino County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

737 South State Street, Ukiah Office, Ukiah, CA 95482

Merced County Human Services Agency

Foster care office — Merced County · Merced County

Merced County Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Merced County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Modoc County Social Services

Foster care office — Modoc County · Modoc County

Modoc County Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Modoc County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

120 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101

Mono County Social Services

Foster care office — Mono County · Mono County

Mono County Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Mono County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

452 Old Mammoth Rd, 3rd Floor, Mammoth Office, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Monterey County Department of Social and Employment Services

Foster care office — Monterey County · Monterey County

Monterey County Department of Social and Employment Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Monterey County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Napa County Health and Human Services Agency

Foster care office — Napa County · Napa County

Napa County Health and Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Napa County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency

Foster care office — Nevada County · Nevada County

Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Nevada County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City Office, Nevada City, CA 95959

Placer County Health and Human Services

Foster care office — Placer County · Placer County

Placer County Health and Human Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Placer County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

11484 B. Avenue, Auburn Office, Auburn, CA 95603

Plumas County Social Services

Foster care office — Plumas County · Plumas County

Plumas County Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Plumas County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

270 County Hospital Rd., Suite 207, Quincy, CA 95971

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

Foster care office — Riverside County · Riverside County

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Riverside County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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International Christian Adoptions

Foster Care, Foster-to-Adopt and Adoption Services · Riverside County, CA

International Christian Adoptions is a licensed, Hague-accredited agency providing foster care and foster-to-adopt certification, refugee foster care, domestic adoption and international adoption, with home studies and post-placement support.

41745 Rider Way #2, Temecula, CA 92590

Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services

Become a Resource Family (Foster Care) in Sacramento County · Sacramento County, California

Sacramento County's Resource Family Approval program recruits, trains and approves families who open their homes to local foster children. The county provides orientation, initial and ongoing training, home assessment and support.

3701 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827

San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency

Foster care office — San Benito County · San Benito County

San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for San Benito County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

1111 San Felipe Rd., Suite 206, Hollister, CA 95023

San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency

Foster care office — San Diego County · San Diego County

San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for San Diego County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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San Francisco Human Services Agency

Foster care office — San Francisco County · San Francisco County

San Francisco Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for San Francisco County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

Foster care office — San Joaquin County · San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for San Joaquin County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

333 E. Washington Street, Stockton, CA 95202

San Joaquin County Human Services Agency — Resource Family Approval

Become a Foster or Adoptive Resource Parent (Resource Family Approval) · San Joaquin County

The official San Joaquin County pathway for people interested in becoming foster or adoptive resource parents. The process begins with orientation, education and training.

Alternative Family Services — Stockton

Learn About Fostering / Becoming a Resource Family · San Joaquin County, California

A Northern California nonprofit providing foster care, adoption and family support services.

2529 W. March Lane, Stockton, CA 95207

Aspiranet — Stockton

Learn About Fostering / Becoming a Resource Family · San Joaquin County, California

A nonprofit serving children, youth and families involved with foster care and adoption, including support for people interested in becoming resource families.

San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services

Foster care office — San Luis Obispo County · San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for San Luis Obispo County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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San Mateo County Human Services Agency

Foster care office — San Mateo County · San Mateo County

San Mateo County Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for San Mateo County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services

Foster care office — Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Santa Barbara County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Santa Clara County Social Services Agency

Foster care office — Santa Clara County · Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County Social Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Santa Clara County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Santa Cruz County Human Services Department

Foster care office — Santa Cruz County · Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Human Services Department handles foster care and resource family approval for Santa Cruz County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

1020 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz Office, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency

Foster care office — Shasta County · Shasta County

Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Shasta County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Sierra County Social Services

Foster care office — Sierra County · Sierra County

Sierra County Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Sierra County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

202 Front Street, Loyalton Office, Loyalton, CA 96118

Siskiyou County Human Services

Foster care office — Siskiyou County · Siskiyou County

Siskiyou County Human Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Siskiyou County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

818 S. Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097

Solano County Health and Social Services

Foster care office — Solano County · Solano County

Solano County Health and Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Solano County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

275 Beck Ave, Fairfield Office, Fairfield, CA 94533

Sonoma County Human Services Department

Foster care office — Sonoma County · Sonoma County

Sonoma County Human Services Department handles foster care and resource family approval for Sonoma County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Stanislaus County Community Services Agency

Foster care office — Stanislaus County · Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County Community Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Stanislaus County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Sutter County Human Services

Foster care office — Sutter County · Sutter County

Sutter County Human Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Sutter County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Tehama County Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services

Foster care office — Tehama County · Tehama County

Tehama County Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Tehama County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

310 South Main Street, Red Bluff Office, Red Bluff, CA 96080

Trinity County Health and Human Services

Foster care office — Trinity County · Trinity County

Trinity County Health and Human Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Trinity County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

51 Industrial Parkway, Weaverville, CA 96093

Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency

Foster care office — Tulare County · Tulare County

Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Tulare County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

1845 North Dinuba Boulevard, Visalia Office, Visalia, CA 93291

Tuolumne County Social Services

Foster care office — Tuolumne County · Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County Social Services handles foster care and resource family approval for Tuolumne County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

20075 Cedar Road North, Sonora, CA 95370

Ventura County Human Services Agency

Foster care office — Ventura County · Ventura County

Ventura County Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Ventura County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency

Foster care office — Yolo County · Yolo County

Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency handles foster care and resource family approval for Yolo County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

25 North Cottonwood Street, Woodland Office, Woodland, CA 95695

Yuba County Health and Human Services Department

Foster care office — Yuba County · Yuba County

Yuba County Health and Human Services Department handles foster care and resource family approval for Yuba County, California. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent.

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