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.
Or browse by state
See every state with verified foster parent helpLouisiana
Statewide
Louisiana 211 (Louisiana Association of United Ways)
Louisiana 211 Help Line · Statewide
24/7 statewide referral hotline connecting families, foster caregivers, and youth to basic needs, housing, and social-service resources.
LA
Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Become a Foster Parent in Louisiana · Statewide
State child welfare agency's official guide to foster parent qualifications and the certification process.
LA
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana (Reilly Center)
Become a Therapeutic Foster Parent · Statewide
Nonprofit child-placing agency recruiting and training therapeutic foster families for children with complex health/emotional needs in Louisiana.
Baton Rouge, LA
Acadia County, LA
Acadia Parish - Child Welfare
Foster Care & Adoption — Acadia County · Acadia County, LA
State child welfare office serving Acadia County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
600 North Avenue G, Crowley, LA 70527, LA
Allen County, LA
Allen Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Allen County · Allen County, LA
State child welfare office serving Allen County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
213-A North First Street, Oberlin, LA 70655, LA
Ascension County, LA
Ascension Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Ascension County · Ascension County, LA
State child welfare office serving Ascension County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1078 E. Worthey Street, 1st Floor, Gonzales, LA 70737, LA
Assumption County, LA
Assumption Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Assumption County · Assumption County, LA
State child welfare office serving Assumption County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1416 Tiger Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70302, LA
Avoyelles County, LA
Avoyelles Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Avoyelles County · Avoyelles County, LA
State child welfare office serving Avoyelles County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
607 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, LA 71351, LA
Beauregard County, LA
Beauregard Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Beauregard County · Beauregard County, LA
State child welfare office serving Beauregard County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1891 Highway 190 West, DeRidder, LA 70634, LA
Bienville County, LA
Bienville Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Bienville County · Bienville County, LA
State child welfare office serving Bienville County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
223 Pine Street, Minden, LA 71055, LA
Caddo Parish
Unite Ministries of Louisiana
Help Churches Support Foster Families in Northwest Louisiana · Caddo Parish
Mobilizes local churches to recruit and support foster and adoptive families.
3004 Knight Street Building 6 - Suite 274B, Shreveport, LA 71105
Calcasieu County, LA
Calcasieu Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Calcasieu County · Calcasieu County, LA
State child welfare office serving Calcasieu County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1919 Kirkman St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, LA
Caldwell County, LA
Caldwell Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Caldwell County · Caldwell County, LA
State child welfare office serving Caldwell County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1401 Stubbs Ave., Monroe, LA 71201, LA
Cameron County, LA
Cameron Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Cameron County · Cameron County, LA
State child welfare office serving Cameron County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1919 Kirkman St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, LA
Catahoula County, LA
Catahoula Parish - Child Welfare Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Catahoula County · Catahoula County, LA
State child welfare office serving Catahoula County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
124 Airport Road, Jonesville, LA 71343, LA
Claiborne County, LA
Claiborne Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Claiborne County · Claiborne County, LA
State child welfare office serving Claiborne County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
223 Pine Street, Minden, LA 71055, LA
Concordia County, LA
Concordia Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Concordia County · Concordia County, LA
State child welfare office serving Concordia County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1721 Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373, LA
De Soto County, LA
DeSoto Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — De Soto County · De Soto County, LA
State child welfare office serving De Soto County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
104 Crosby St., Suite B, Mansfield, LA 71052, LA
East Baton Rouge County, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — East Baton Rouge County · East Baton Rouge County, LA
State child welfare office serving East Baton Rouge County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
160 South Ardenwood, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, LA
East Carroll County, LA
East Carroll Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — East Carroll County · East Carroll County, LA
State child welfare office serving East Carroll County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1707 Felicia Drive, Tallulah, LA 71282, LA
East Feliciana County, LA
East Feliciana Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — East Feliciana County · East Feliciana County, LA
State child welfare office serving East Feliciana County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
12476 Feliciana Drive, Clinton, LA 70722, LA
Evangeline County, LA
Evangeline Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Evangeline County · Evangeline County, LA
State child welfare office serving Evangeline County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
116 SW Railroad St., Ste A, Ville Platte, LA 70586, LA
Franklin County, LA
Franklin Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Franklin County · Franklin County, LA
State child welfare office serving Franklin County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
2406 West Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295, LA
Grant County, LA
Rapides Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Grant County · Grant County, LA
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Grant County but is located in Alexandria, LA 71309; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
900 Murray St., 2nd Floor, Alexandria, LA 71309, LA
Iberia County, LA
Iberia Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Iberia County · Iberia County, LA
State child welfare office serving Iberia County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
2500 Highway 14, New Iberia, LA 70560-9614, LA
Iberville County, LA
Iberville Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Iberville County · Iberville County, LA
State child welfare office serving Iberville County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
23075 Highway 1, Plaquemine, LA 70764, LA
Jackson County, LA
Jackson Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Jackson County · Jackson County, LA
State child welfare office serving Jackson County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
223 Pine Street, Minden, LA 71055, LA
Jefferson Davis County, LA
Jefferson Davis – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Jefferson Davis County · Jefferson Davis County, LA
State child welfare office serving Jefferson Davis County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
107 North Cutting Avenue, Jennings, LA 70546, LA
Lafayette Parish
Foster the Love Louisiana, Inc.
Support & Resource Center for Foster Families · Lafayette Parish
Support center providing training, drives, and resources for foster/adoptive families and children in South Louisiana, including item donation drives.
113 Jared Drive, Broussard, LA 70518
Lafourche County, LA
Lafourche Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Lafourche County · Lafourche County, LA
State child welfare office serving Lafourche County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1000 Plantation Road, Suite E., Thibodaux, LA 70301, LA
LaSalle County, LA
Catahoula Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — LaSalle County · LaSalle County, LA
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves LaSalle County but is located in Jonesville, LA 71343; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
124 Airport Road, Jonesville, LA 71343, LA
Lincoln County, LA
Lincoln Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Lincoln County · Lincoln County, LA
State child welfare office serving Lincoln County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
811 North Service Road East, Ruston, LA 71270, LA
Livingston County, LA
Livingston Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Livingston County · Livingston County, LA
State child welfare office serving Livingston County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
28446 Charlie Watts Road, Livingston, LA 70754, LA
Madison County, LA
Madison Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Madison County · Madison County, LA
State child welfare office serving Madison County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1707 Felicia Drive, Tallulah, LA 71282, LA
Morehouse County, LA
Morehouse Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Morehouse County · Morehouse County, LA
State child welfare office serving Morehouse County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1045 East Madison, Bastrop, LA 71220, LA
Natchitoches County, LA
Natchitoches Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Natchitoches County · Natchitoches County, LA
State child welfare office serving Natchitoches County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
106 Charlene St., Natchitoches, LA 71457, LA
Orleans Parish
Crossroads NOLA
Foster or Support Foster Families Through Your Church · Orleans Parish
Recruits and trains foster families from local churches and helps churches support them.
5290 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
Ouachita County, LA
Ouachita Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Ouachita County · Ouachita County, LA
State child welfare office serving Ouachita County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
24 Accent Drive, Monroe, LA 71202, LA
Plaquemines County, LA
Plaquemines Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Plaquemines County · Plaquemines County, LA
State child welfare office serving Plaquemines County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
401 Whitney Ave, Suite 400, Gretna, LA 70056, LA
Pointe Coupee County, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Pointe Coupee County · Pointe Coupee County, LA
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Pointe Coupee County but is located in Baton Rouge, LA 70806; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
160 South Ardenwood, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, LA
Rapides County, LA
Rapides Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Rapides County · Rapides County, LA
State child welfare office serving Rapides County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
900 Murray St., 2nd Floor, Alexandria, LA 71309, LA
Red River County, LA
Red River Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Red River County · Red River County, LA
State child welfare office serving Red River County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
106 Charlene St., Natchitoches, LA 71457, LA
Richland County, LA
Richland Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Richland County · Richland County, LA
State child welfare office serving Richland County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
24 Accent Drive, Ste. 106, Monroe, LA 71202, LA
Sabine County, LA
Sabine Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Sabine County · Sabine County, LA
State child welfare office serving Sabine County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
195 Marthaville Rd., Many, LA 71449, LA
St. Bernard County, LA
St. Bernard Parish / East Jefferson – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — St. Bernard County · St. Bernard County, LA
State child welfare office serving St. Bernard County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
2400 Veterans Blvd, 4th Fl, Suite 400, Kenner, LA 70062, LA
St. Charles County, LA
St. Charles Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — St. Charles County · St. Charles County, LA
State child welfare office serving St. Charles County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
429 West Airline Highway, Suite M, LaPlace, LA 70068, LA
St. Helena County, LA
St. Helena Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — St. Helena County · St. Helena County, LA
State child welfare office serving St. Helena County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
606 South First Street, Amite, LA 70422, LA
St. James County, LA
St. James Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — St. James County · St. James County, LA
State child welfare office serving St. James County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
429 West Airline Highway, Suite M, LaPlace, LA 70068, LA
St. John the Baptist County, LA
St. John Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — St. John the Baptist County · St. John the Baptist County, LA
State child welfare office serving St. John the Baptist County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
429 West Airline Highway, Suite M, LaPlace, LA 70068, LA
St. Landry County, LA
St. Landry Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — St. Landry County · St. Landry County, LA
State child welfare office serving St. Landry County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
6069 I-49 S. Service Road, Suite C, Opelousas, LA 70570, LA
St. Martin County, LA
St. Martin Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — St. Martin County · St. Martin County, LA
State child welfare office serving St. Martin County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1109 South Main St., Second Floor, St. Martinville, LA 70582, LA
St. Mary County, LA
St. Mary Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — St. Mary County · St. Mary County, LA
State child welfare office serving St. Mary County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
604 2nd Street, Franklin, LA 70538, LA
St. Tammany County, LA
St. Tammany Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — St. Tammany County · St. Tammany County, LA
State child welfare office serving St. Tammany County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
300 Covington Center - Suite 1, Covington, LA 70433, LA
Tangipahoa County, LA
Tangipahoa Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Tangipahoa County · Tangipahoa County, LA
State child welfare office serving Tangipahoa County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
606 South First Street, Amite, LA 70422, LA
Tensas County, LA
Tensas Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Tensas County · Tensas County, LA
State child welfare office serving Tensas County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
2406 West Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295, LA
Terrebonne County, LA
Terrebonne Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Terrebonne County · Terrebonne County, LA
State child welfare office serving Terrebonne County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1012 W. Tunnel Blvd., Houma, LA 70360, LA
Union County, LA
Union Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Union County · Union County, LA
State child welfare office serving Union County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
206 E. Reynolds Dr., Suite J, Ruston, LA 71270, LA
Vermilion County, LA
Vermilion Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Vermilion County · Vermilion County, LA
State child welfare office serving Vermilion County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
2729 Veterans Memorial Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510, LA
Vernon County, LA
Vernon Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Vernon County · Vernon County, LA
State child welfare office serving Vernon County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1040 S. 6th St., Leesville, LA 71446, LA
Washington County, LA
Washington Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Washington County · Washington County, LA
State child welfare office serving Washington County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1017 Ontario Ave., Bogalusa, LA 70427, LA
Webster County, LA
Webster Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Webster County · Webster County, LA
State child welfare office serving Webster County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
223 Pine Street, Minden, LA 71055, LA
West Baton Rouge County, LA
West Baton Rouge Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — West Baton Rouge County · West Baton Rouge County, LA
State child welfare office serving West Baton Rouge County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
23075 Highway 1, Plaquemine, LA 70764, LA
West Carroll County, LA
Monroe Region – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — West Carroll County · West Carroll County, LA
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves West Carroll County but is located in Monroe, LA 71202; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
24 Accent Drive, Ste. 106, Monroe, LA 71202, LA
West Feliciana County, LA
West Feliciana Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — West Feliciana County · West Feliciana County, LA
State child welfare office serving West Feliciana County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
12476 Feliciana Drive, Clinton, LA 70722, LA
Winn County, LA
Winn Parish – Child Welfare (Louisiana DCFS)
Foster Care & Adoption — Winn County · Winn County, LA
State child welfare office serving Winn County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1408 E. Lafayette Street, Winnfield, LA 71483, LA
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