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. 1. Reach out

    Contact a local agency or your county below and ask about an info session.

  2. 2. Get trained

    Agencies walk you through training, a home study and background checks.

  3. 3. Get licensed

    Once licensed, your agency supports you as children are placed.

Or browse by state

See every state with verified foster parent help

Iowa

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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