BECOME A FOSTER PARENT
Real local agencies that train, license and support foster families, sorted by state and county. Every link goes to the organization's own website.
1. Reach out
Contact a local agency or your county below and ask about an info session.
2. Get trained
Agencies walk you through training, a home study and background checks.
3. Get licensed
Once licensed, your agency supports you as children are placed.
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See every state with verified foster parent helpIowa
Statewide
Baptist Convention of Iowa
Church Foster Care Initiative · Statewide
The Baptist Convention of Iowa partners with Four Oaks Family Connections to help churches across the state host foster care orientations, share the need for foster families with their congregations, and open their buildings for licensing trainings.
Des Moines, IA
Four Oaks Family Connections
Start the Foster Parent Inquiry Process · Statewide
Four Oaks Family Connections is Iowa HHS's statewide contractor for foster and adoptive family recruitment, licensing, training, and support across all 99 counties. Prospective foster parents fill out a confidential online inquiry form to begin orientation and licensing.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association
IFAPA Support, Training and Peer Liaison Programs · Statewide
IFAPA supports Iowa's foster, adoptive, and kinship families statewide with free membership, training, peer liaisons, and support groups. Adults who foster, or who want to volunteer supporting foster families, can connect through IFAPA's programs.
Urbandale, IA
Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association
Adoption Respite Program · Statewide
IFAPA administers a statewide respite program that gives adoptive parents of children adopted from Iowa foster care a short break, for planned activities or emergencies, using pre-approved respite care.
Urbandale, IA
Iowa Health and Human Services
Become a Licensed Foster Parent in Iowa · Statewide
Iowa HHS oversees the statewide foster care system and explains the licensing process, requirements, and how prospective families are connected to the state's recruitment and training contractor. This is the official starting point for anyone in Iowa who wants to foster.
Des Moines, IA
Iowa Health and Human Services
Become a Foster Family Respite Care Provider · Statewide
Iowa's statewide Foster Family Respite Protocol lets approved adults provide short-term respite care for a child in foster care, giving licensed foster families planned or emergency breaks. Providers are approved through the child's HHS worker and foster care agency.
Des Moines, IA
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Foster Care Recruitment and Family Support · Statewide
Lutheran Services in Iowa is a subcontractor on Iowa's statewide recruitment, retention, training, and support contract, recruiting and walking alongside foster families across Iowa.
Des Moines, IA
The Reel Hope Project
Free Profile Videos for Youth Waiting for Adoptive Families · Statewide
The Reel Hope Project produces free two-minute profile videos of children and teens in foster care who are waiting for an adoptive family, made with the child's social work team and given to the county or agency to help recruit families. Prospective adoptive families can watch the videos to learn about waiting youth.
718 N Washington Ave STE 401, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Adair County, Iowa
Adair County HHS
Become a foster parent in Adair County, Iowa · Adair County, Iowa
Adair County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Adair County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Union County office.
400 Public Square, Greenfield, IA 50849
Adams County, Iowa
Adams County HHS
Become a foster parent in Adams County, Iowa · Adams County, Iowa
Adams County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Adams County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Union County office.
500 Ninth Street, Corning, IA 50841
Allamakee County, Iowa
Allamakee County HHS
Become a foster parent in Allamakee County, Iowa · Allamakee County, Iowa
Allamakee County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Allamakee County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Winneshiek County office.
12 1st Ave NW, Waukon, IA 52172
Audubon County, Iowa
Audubon County HHS
Become a foster parent in Audubon County, Iowa · Audubon County, Iowa
Audubon County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Audubon County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Carroll County office.
318 Leroy Street, Audubon, IA 50025
Black Hawk County, Iowa
Black Hawk County HHS
Become a foster parent in Black Hawk County, Iowa · Black Hawk County, Iowa
Black Hawk County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Black Hawk County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo, IA 50704
Boone County, Iowa
Boone County HHS
Become a foster parent in Boone County, Iowa · Boone County, Iowa
Boone County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Boone County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Story County Office.
900 West Third Street, Boone, IA 50036
Bremer County, Iowa
Bremer County HHS
Become a foster parent in Bremer County, Iowa · Bremer County, Iowa
Bremer County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Bremer County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, social services for this county are provided by the Butler County office; call before visiting.
203 1st Ave. NE, Waverly, IA 50677
Buchanan County, Iowa
Buchanan County HHS
Become a foster parent in Buchanan County, Iowa · Buchanan County, Iowa
Buchanan County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Buchanan County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
1415 1st Street West, Independence, IA 50644
Buena Vista County, Iowa
Buena Vista County HHS
Become a foster parent in Buena Vista County, Iowa · Buena Vista County, Iowa
Buena Vista County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Buena Vista County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
311 E. 5th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Butler County, Iowa
Butler County HHS
Become a foster parent in Butler County, Iowa · Butler County, Iowa
Butler County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Butler County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
713 Elm Street, Allison, IA 50602
Calhoun County, Iowa
Calhoun County HHS
Become a foster parent in Calhoun County, Iowa · Calhoun County, Iowa
Calhoun County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Calhoun County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, it is served by the Webster County office; call before visiting.
515 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579
Carroll County, Iowa
Carroll County HHS
Become a foster parent in Carroll County, Iowa · Carroll County, Iowa
Carroll County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Carroll County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
608 N. Court Street, STE C, Carroll, IA 51401
Cass County, Iowa
Cass County HHS
Become a foster parent in Cass County, Iowa · Cass County, Iowa
Cass County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Cass County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
601 Walnut Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
Cedar County, Iowa
Cedar County HHS
Become a foster parent in Cedar County, Iowa · Cedar County, Iowa
Cedar County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Cedar County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, it is served by the Muscatine County office; call before visiting.
101 Lynn St, Tipton, IA 52772
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County HHS
Become a foster parent in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Cerro Gordo County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
525 9th St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401
Cherokee County, Iowa
Cherokee County HHS
Become a foster parent in Cherokee County, Iowa · Cherokee County, Iowa
Cherokee County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Cherokee County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, social services for this county are provided by the O'Brien County office (phone from the state's O'Brien County listing); call before visiting.
322 Lake Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
Chickasaw County, Iowa
Chickasaw County HHS
Become a foster parent in Chickasaw County, Iowa · Chickasaw County, Iowa
Chickasaw County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Chickasaw County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, it is served by the Floyd County office; call before visiting.
260 E. Prospect Street, New Hampton, IA 50659
Clarke County, Iowa
Clarke County HHS
Become a foster parent in Clarke County, Iowa · Clarke County, Iowa
Clarke County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Clarke County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
109 S Main, Suite 2, Osceola, IA 50213
Clay County, Iowa
Clay County HHS
Become a foster parent in Clay County, Iowa · Clay County, Iowa
Clay County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Clay County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
1900 North Grand Ave., STE E-8, Spencer, IA 51301
Clayton County, Iowa
Clayton County HHS
Become a foster parent in Clayton County, Iowa · Clayton County, Iowa
Clayton County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Clayton County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, social services for this county are provided by the Winneshiek County office; call before visiting.
600 Gunder Road, Elkader, IA 52043
Clinton County, Iowa
Clinton County HHS
Become a foster parent in Clinton County, Iowa · Clinton County, Iowa
Clinton County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Clinton County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
121 6th Ave S. Ste 200, Clinton, IA 52732
Crawford County, Iowa
Crawford County HHS
Become a foster parent in Crawford County, Iowa · Crawford County, Iowa
Crawford County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Crawford County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, it is served by the Carroll County office; call before visiting.
27 S. Main St., Denison, IA 51442
Dallas County, Iowa
Dallas County HHS
Become a foster parent in Dallas County, Iowa · Dallas County, Iowa
Dallas County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Dallas County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
25747 N AVE., STE A, Adel, IA 50003
Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County HHS
Become a foster parent in Decatur County, Iowa · Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Decatur County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
207 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA 50144
Delaware County, Iowa
Delaware County HHS
Become a foster parent in Delaware County, Iowa · Delaware County, Iowa
Delaware County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Delaware County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, it is served by the Buchanan County office; call before visiting.
721 South Fifth St, Manchester, IA 52057
Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County Human Services
Become a foster parent in Des Moines County, Iowa · Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County Human Services is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Des Moines County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
3535 Agency Street, Suite 102, Burlington, IA 52601
Dickinson County, Iowa
Dickinson County HHS
Become a foster parent in Dickinson County, Iowa · Dickinson County, Iowa
Dickinson County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Dickinson County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
1802 Hill Ave, Suite 2401, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Dubuque County, Iowa
Dubuque County HHS
Become a foster parent in Dubuque County, Iowa · Dubuque County, Iowa
Dubuque County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Dubuque County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
205 Bluff St, Ste. #1, Dubuque, IA 52001
Emmet County, Iowa
Emmet County HHS
Become a foster parent in Emmet County, Iowa · Emmet County, Iowa
Emmet County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Emmet County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
220 S 1st Street, Estherville, IA 51334
Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County HHS
Become a foster parent in Fayette County, Iowa · Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Fayette County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
129 S. Vine, West Union, IA 52175
Floyd County, Iowa
Floyd County HHS
Become a foster parent in Floyd County, Iowa · Floyd County, Iowa
Floyd County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Floyd County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
1206 S. Main Street, Charles City, IA 50616
Franklin County, Iowa
Franklin County HHS
Become a foster parent in Franklin County, Iowa · Franklin County, Iowa
Franklin County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Franklin County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Butler County office.
123 First Ave SW, Hampton, IA 50441
Fremont County, Iowa
Fremont County HHS
Become a foster parent in Fremont County, Iowa · Fremont County, Iowa
Fremont County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Fremont County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Pottawattamie County office.
414 Clay Street, Sidney, IA 51652
Greene County, Iowa
Greene County HHS
Become a foster parent in Greene County, Iowa · Greene County, Iowa
Greene County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Greene County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Carroll County office.
114 North Chestnut, Jefferson, IA 50129
Grundy County, Iowa
Grundy County HHS
Become a foster parent in Grundy County, Iowa · Grundy County, Iowa
Grundy County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Grundy County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, social services for this county are provided by the Black Hawk County office; call before visiting.
704 H Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638
Guthrie County, Iowa
Guthrie County HHS
Become a foster parent in Guthrie County, Iowa · Guthrie County, Iowa
Guthrie County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Guthrie County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, social services for this county are provided by the Cass County office; call before visiting.
200 North Fifth Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Hamilton County, Iowa
Hamilton County HHS
Become a foster parent in Hamilton County, Iowa · Hamilton County, Iowa
Hamilton County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Hamilton County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
1610 Collins St, Webster City, IA 50595
Hancock County, Iowa
Hancock County HHS
Become a foster parent in Hancock County, Iowa · Hancock County, Iowa
Hancock County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Hancock County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
545 State Street, Garner, IA 50438
Hardin County, Iowa
Hardin County HHS
Become a foster parent in Hardin County, Iowa · Hardin County, Iowa
Hardin County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Hardin County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, social services for this county are provided by the Hamilton County office; call before visiting.
1204 14th Ave, Eldora, IA 50627
Harrison County, Iowa
Harrison County HHS
Become a foster parent in Harrison County, Iowa · Harrison County, Iowa
Harrison County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Harrison County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
204 E 6TH ST, Logan, IA 51546
Henry County, Iowa
Henry County HHS
Become a foster parent in Henry County, Iowa · Henry County, Iowa
Henry County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Henry County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
205 W Madison Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Howard County, Iowa
Howard County HHS
Become a foster parent in Howard County, Iowa · Howard County, Iowa
Howard County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Howard County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Winneshiek County office.
205 E Second St, Cresco, IA 52136
Humboldt County, Iowa
Humboldt County HHS
Become a foster parent in Humboldt County, Iowa · Humboldt County, Iowa
Humboldt County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Humboldt County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Webster County office.
203 Main St., Dakota City, IA 50529
Ida County, Iowa
Ida County HHS
Become a foster parent in Ida County, Iowa · Ida County, Iowa
Ida County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Ida County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, social services for this county are provided by the Woodbury County DHS office; call before visiting.
401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445
Jackson County, Iowa
Jackson County HHS
Become a foster parent in Jackson County, Iowa · Jackson County, Iowa
Jackson County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Jackson County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Dubuque County office.
311 Platt St., Maquoketa, IA 52060
Kossuth County, Iowa
Kossuth County HHS
Become a foster parent in Kossuth County, Iowa · Kossuth County, Iowa
Kossuth County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Kossuth County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Emmet County Office.
109 West State Street, Algona, IA 50511
Lee County, Iowa
Lee County HHS North
Become a foster parent in Lee County, Iowa · Lee County, Iowa
Lee County DHS North is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Lee County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
933 Avenue H, Ft. Madison, IA 52627
Lee County HHS South
Become a foster parent in Lee County, Iowa · Lee County, Iowa
Lee County DHS South is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Lee County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
307 Bank Street, Keokuk, IA 52632
Louisa County, Iowa
Louisa County HHS
Become a foster parent in Louisa County, Iowa · Louisa County, Iowa
Louisa County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Louisa County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Muiscatine County office.
12635 County Road G56, Wapello, IA 52641
Lucas County, Iowa
Lucas County HHS
Become a foster parent in Lucas County, Iowa · Lucas County, Iowa
Lucas County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Lucas County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Clarke County office.
125 South Grand, Chariton, IA 50049
Lyon County, Iowa
Lyon County HHS
Become a foster parent in Lyon County, Iowa · Lyon County, Iowa
Lyon County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Lyon County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Sioux County office.
315 Fist Ave, Suite 210, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Madison County, Iowa
Madison County HHS
Become a foster parent in Madison County, Iowa · Madison County, Iowa
Madison County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Madison County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Dallas County office.
209 East Madison, Winterset, IA 50273
Marion County, Iowa
Marion County HHS
Become a foster parent in Marion County, Iowa · Marion County, Iowa
Marion County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Marion County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, social services for this county are provided by the Warren County office; call before visiting.
3014 E Main St, Knoxville, IA 50138
Marshall County, Iowa
Marshall County HHS
Become a foster parent in Marshall County, Iowa · Marshall County, Iowa
Marshall County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Marshall County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
101 E. Main Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Mills County, Iowa
Mills County HHS
Become a foster parent in Mills County, Iowa · Mills County, Iowa
Mills County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Mills County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Pottawatamie County office.
418 Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA 51534
Mitchell County, Iowa
Mitchell County HHS
Become a foster parent in Mitchell County, Iowa · Mitchell County, Iowa
Mitchell County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Mitchell County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Floyd County office.
415 Pleasant, Osage, IA 50461
Monona County, Iowa
Monona County HHS
Become a foster parent in Monona County, Iowa · Monona County, Iowa
Monona County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Monona County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Harrison County office.
610 Iowa Ave, Onawa, IA 51040
Montgomery County, Iowa
Montgomery County HHS
Become a foster parent in Montgomery County, Iowa · Montgomery County, Iowa
Montgomery County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Montgomery County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
1109 Highland Ave STE A, Red Oak, IA 51566
Muscatine County, Iowa
Muscatine County HHS
Become a foster parent in Muscatine County, Iowa · Muscatine County, Iowa
Muscatine County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Muscatine County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
315 Iowa Suite 2, Muscatine, IA 52761
O'Brien County, Iowa
O'Brien County HHS
Become a foster parent in O'Brien County, Iowa · O'Brien County, Iowa
O'Brien County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for O'Brien County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes visits are by appointment only; call first.
160 Second Street SE, PO Box 400, Primghar, IA 51245
Osceola County, Iowa
Osceola County HHS
Become a foster parent in Osceola County, Iowa · Osceola County, Iowa
Osceola County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Osceola County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, social services for this county are provided by the O'Brien County office; call before visiting.
300 7TH ST, Sibley, IA 51249
Page County, Iowa
Page County HHS
Become a foster parent in Page County, Iowa · Page County, Iowa
Page County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Page County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Montgomery County office.
615 Northwest Rd, Shenandoah, IA 51601
Palo Alto County, Iowa
Palo Alto County HHS
Become a foster parent in Palo Alto County, Iowa · Palo Alto County, Iowa
Palo Alto County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Palo Alto County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, social services for this county are provided by the Emmet County office; call before visiting.
2105 Main Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Plymouth County, Iowa
Plymouth County HHS
Become a foster parent in Plymouth County, Iowa · Plymouth County, Iowa
Plymouth County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Plymouth County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Sioux County office.
19 2nd Ave NW, LeMars, IA 51031
Pocahontas County, Iowa
Pocahontas County HHS
Become a foster parent in Pocahontas County, Iowa · Pocahontas County, Iowa
Pocahontas County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Pocahontas County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Webster County office.
23 3rd Ave NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Polk
Families Helping Families of Iowa
Foster and Adoptive Family Clothing Closet · Polk
This free clothing closet, run by volunteers, provides clothing, shoes, and hygiene items for infants through teens to foster and adoptive families, and is stocked entirely by in-kind community donations.
Ankeny, IA
Foster SQUAD
Donate Items for Foster Care Kits · Polk
Foster SQUAD assembles care kits with hygiene items, blankets, and bags for children entering Iowa's foster care system. Individuals can donate items from the group's wish list or organize a donation drive.
Ankeny, IA
Soteria Church
FAM Closet for Foster and Adoptive Families · Polk
Soteria Church's Foster and Adoptive Ministry Closet provides free clothing and basic essentials to licensed foster and adoptive families in the Des Moines area, stocked through community in-kind donations.
Des Moines, IA
Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Pottawattamie County HHS
Become a foster parent in Pottawattamie County, Iowa · Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Pottawattamie County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Pottawattamie County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
417 E Kanesville Blvd., Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Ringgold County, Iowa
Ringgold County HHS
Become a foster parent in Ringgold County, Iowa · Ringgold County, Iowa
Ringgold County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Ringgold County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Per the state's listing, it is served by the Clarke County office; call before visiting.
119 West Madison, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Sac County, Iowa
Sac County HHS
Become a foster parent in Sac County, Iowa · Sac County, Iowa
Sac County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Sac County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Carroll County office.
116 South State S, Suite B, Sac City, IA 50583
Scott
Family Resources
Become a Foster Parent in the Quad Cities · Scott
Family Resources is a licensed private provider offering foster parent recruitment, licensing, and ongoing support for families in the Quad Cities area.
Clinton, IA
Shelby County, Iowa
Shelby County HHS
Become a foster parent in Shelby County, Iowa · Shelby County, Iowa
Shelby County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Shelby County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes visits are by appointment only; call first.
612 Court Street, 1st Floor, Harlan, IA 51537
Sioux County, Iowa
Sioux County HHS
Become a foster parent in Sioux County, Iowa · Sioux County, Iowa
Sioux County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Sioux County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
104 1st Street SE, Orange City, IA 50141
Story County, Iowa
Story County HHS
Become a foster parent in Story County, Iowa · Story County, Iowa
Story County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Story County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
126 S Kellogg Ave, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50010
Tama
Four Oaks Family Connections
Foster Parent Orientation - Cedar Rapids Service Area · Tama
Four Oaks recruits, licenses, trains, and supports foster and adoptive families under state contract for its Cedar Rapids service area, including regular orientation sessions for these counties.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Taylor County, Iowa
Taylor County HHS
Become a foster parent in Taylor County, Iowa · Taylor County, Iowa
Taylor County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Taylor County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Montgomery County office.
405 Jefferson St, Bedford, IA 50833
Union County, Iowa
Union County HHS
Become a foster parent in Union County, Iowa · Union County, Iowa
Union County DHS Svc is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Union County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
201 N. Elm St., Creston, IA 50801
Warren County, Iowa
Warren County HHS
Become a foster parent in Warren County, Iowa · Warren County, Iowa
Warren County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Warren County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
111 N. Buxton Street, Indianola, IA 50125
Wayne County, Iowa
Wayne County HHS
Become a foster parent in Wayne County, Iowa · Wayne County, Iowa
Wayne County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Wayne County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. The state notes this office is by appointment only and served by Clarke County office.
117 West Jackson, Corydon, IA 50060
Webster County, Iowa
Webster County HHS
Become a foster parent in Webster County, Iowa · Webster County, Iowa
Webster County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Webster County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
330 1st Ave. N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Winnebago County, Iowa
Winnebago County HHS
Become a foster parent in Winnebago County, Iowa · Winnebago County, Iowa
Winnebago County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Winnebago County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
126 South Clark St, Forest City, IA 50436
Winneshiek County, Iowa
Winneshiek County HHS
Become a foster parent in Winneshiek County, Iowa · Winneshiek County, Iowa
Winneshiek County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Winneshiek County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
607 Washington Street, Decorah, IA 52101
Woodbury County, Iowa
Woodbury County HHS
Become a foster parent in Woodbury County, Iowa · Woodbury County, Iowa
Woodbury County DHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Woodbury County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
822 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA 51101
Worth County, Iowa
Worth County HHS
Become a foster parent in Worth County, Iowa · Worth County, Iowa
Worth County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Worth County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
95 Ninth Street North, Northwood, IA 50459
Wright County, Iowa
Wright County HHS
Become a foster parent in Wright County, Iowa · Wright County, Iowa
Wright County HHS is the Iowa Health and Human Services office for Wright County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.
120 1st St. NW, Clarion, IA 50525
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