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 helpMontana
Statewide
Child Bridge
Get Involved - Ways to Help Montana Foster Children · Statewide
Child Bridge, a Montana Christian nonprofit, recruits and equips foster and adoptive families and offers other ways for community members to support foster kids across the state.
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Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services (Child & Family Services Division)
Tribal Human Services & ICWA/Foster Care Contacts for Montana's Tribal Nations · Statewide
This state directory lists the official ICWA and foster care licensing contacts for each of Montana's tribal nations, including Blackfeet, Chippewa Cree, Crow, Fort Peck, Fort Belknap, Northern Cheyenne, and Little Shell, so families can reach the right tribal office.
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Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division
Becoming a Foster Parent in Montana · Statewide
Montana's state child welfare agency explains who foster children are, what's expected of foster parents, and how adults can become licensed foster parents statewide.
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Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division
Foster and Adoptive Family Supports · Statewide
A state hub connecting Montanans to resources for becoming a foster or adoptive parent, including links to Child Bridge and Rooted Families.
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Montana Kinship Navigator Program (Montana State University Extension)
Montana Kinship Navigator Program · Statewide
MSU Extension's statewide program helps grandparents and other kin raising relatives' children find navigation support, resources, and connections.
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Rooted Families
Rooted Families — Church Teams Around Montana Foster Families · Statewide
Rooted Families helps Montana churches launch Family Advocacy Ministries that wrap around foster and kinship families with respite care, meals, practical help and ongoing support.
Kalispell, MT 59903
Beaverhead County, MT
Beaverhead County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Beaverhead County · Beaverhead County, MT
State child welfare office serving Beaverhead County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
2 South Pacific CL8, Dillon MT 59725, MT
Big Horn County, MT
Big Horn County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Big Horn County · Big Horn County, MT
State child welfare office serving Big Horn County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
207 North Center, PO Box 367, Hardin MT 59034, MT
Blaine County, MT
Phillips County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Blaine County · Blaine County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Blaine County but is located in Malta MT 59538; 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.
314 So. 2nd Ave. W. Rm 10, Malta MT 59538, MT
Broadwater County, MT
Lewis & Clark County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Broadwater County · Broadwater County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Broadwater County but is located in Helena MT 59601; 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.
111 No. Last Chance Gulch 5th Floor, Helena MT 59601, MT
Carbon County, MT
Carbon County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Carbon County · Carbon County, MT
State child welfare office serving Carbon County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
10 Oakes Avenue South, Red Lodge MT 59068, MT
Carter County, MT
Custer County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Carter County · Carter County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Carter County but is located in Miles City MT 59301; 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.
708 Palmer Box 880, Miles City MT 59301, MT
Cascade County, MT
Cascade County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Cascade County · Cascade County, MT
State child welfare office serving Cascade County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
2300 12th Avenue S #211, Great Falls MT 59405, MT
Chouteau County, MT
Hill County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Chouteau County · Chouteau County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Chouteau County but is located in Havre MT 59501; 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.
232 1st West #B, Havre MT 59501, MT
Custer County, MT
Custer County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Custer County · Custer County, MT
State child welfare office serving Custer County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
708 Palmer Box 880, Miles City MT 59301, MT
Daniels County, MT
Richland County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Daniels County · Daniels County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Daniels County but is located in Sidney MT 59270; 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.
201 North Central Avenue, Sidney MT 59270, MT
Dawson County, MT
Dawson County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Dawson County · Dawson County, MT
State child welfare office serving Dawson County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
218 West Bell Suite 101, Glendive MT 59330, MT
Deer Lodge County, MT
Deer Lodge County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Deer Lodge County · Deer Lodge County, MT
State child welfare office serving Deer Lodge County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
307 Park Room #400, Anaconda MT 59711, MT
Fallon County, MT
Custer County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Fallon County · Fallon County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Fallon County but is located in Miles City MT 59301; 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.
708 Palmer Box 880, Miles City MT 59301, MT
Fergus County, MT
Fergus County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Fergus County · Fergus County, MT
State child welfare office serving Fergus County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
312 Birch Street Ste 1, Lewistown MT 59457, MT
Flathead County
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Social Services Division
CSKT Foster Care and Kinship Caregiving on the Flathead Reservation · Flathead County
CSKT Tribal Social Services licenses foster and kinship caregivers and manages child welfare and ICWA cases for families and children residing on the Flathead Reservation.
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Gallatin County, MT
Gallatin County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Gallatin County · Gallatin County, MT
State child welfare office serving Gallatin County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
220 West Lamme Suite 2B, Bozeman MT 59715, MT
Garfield County, MT
Custer County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Garfield County · Garfield County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Garfield County but is located in Miles City MT 59301; 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.
708 Palmer Box 880, Miles City MT 59301, MT
Glacier County, MT
Glacier County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Glacier County · Glacier County, MT
State child welfare office serving Glacier County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
1210 E Main, Cut Bank MT 59427, MT
Golden Valley County, MT
Fergus County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Golden Valley County · Golden Valley County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Golden Valley County but is located in Lewistown MT 59457; 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.
312 Birch Street Ste 1, Lewistown MT 59457, MT
Granite County, MT
Missoula County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Granite County · Granite County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Granite County but is located in Anaconda MT 59711; 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.
307 E Park, Room 400, Anaconda MT 59711, MT
Hill County, MT
Hill County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Hill County · Hill County, MT
State child welfare office serving Hill County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
232 1st West #B, Havre MT 59501, MT
Jefferson County, MT
Lewis & Clark County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Jefferson County · Jefferson County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Jefferson County but is located in Helena MT 59601; 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.
111 No. Last Chance Gulch 5th Floor, Helena MT 59601, MT
Judith Basin County, MT
Fergus County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Judith Basin County · Judith Basin County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Judith Basin County but is located in Lewistown MT 59457; 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.
312 Birch Street Ste 1, Lewistown MT 59457, MT
Lewis and Clark County, MT
Lewis and Clark County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Lewis and Clark County · Lewis and Clark County, MT
State child welfare office serving Lewis and Clark County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
111 No. Last Chance Gulch 5th Floor, Helena MT 59601, MT
Liberty County, MT
Hill County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Liberty County · Liberty County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Liberty County but is located in Havre MT 59417; 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.
232 1st West #B, Havre MT 59501, MT
Lincoln County, MT
Lincoln County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Lincoln County · Lincoln County, MT
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.
933 Farm To Market Road Ste D, Libby MT 59923, MT
Madison County, MT
Gallatin County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Madison County · Madison County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Madison County but is located in Bozeman MT 59715; 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.
220 West Lamme Suite 2B, Bozeman MT 59715, MT
McCone County, MT
Richland County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — McCone County · McCone County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves McCone County but is located in Sidney MT 59270; 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.
201 North Central Avenue, Sidney MT 59270, MT
Meagher County, MT
Lewis & Clark County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Meagher County · Meagher County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Meagher County but is located in Helena MT 59601; 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.
111 No. Last Chance Gulch 5th Floor, Helena MT 59601, MT
Mineral County, MT
Missoula County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Mineral County · Mineral County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Mineral County but is located in Superior MT 59872; 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.
307 E Park, Room 400, Anaconda MT 59711, MT
Musselshell County, MT
Fergus County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Musselshell County · Musselshell County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Musselshell County but is located in Lewistown MT 59457; 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.
312 Birch Street Ste 1, Lewistown MT 59457, MT
Park County, MT
Park County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Park County · Park County, MT
State child welfare office serving Park County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
220 East Park, Livingston MT 59047, MT
Petroleum County, MT
Fergus County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Petroleum County · Petroleum County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Petroleum County but is located in Lewistown MT 59457; 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.
312 Birch Street Ste 1, Lewistown MT 59457, MT
Phillips County, MT
Valley County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Phillips County · Phillips County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Phillips County but is located in Glasgow MT 59230; 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.
630 2nd Ave. South, Suite D, Glasgow MT 59230, MT
Pondera County, MT
Pondera County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Pondera County · Pondera County, MT
State child welfare office serving Pondera County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
315 South Main Street, Suite F, Conrad MT 59425, MT
Powder River County, MT
Custer County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Powder River County · Powder River County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Powder River County but is located in Miles City MT 59301; 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.
708 Palmer Box 880, Miles City MT 59301, MT
Powell County, MT
Missoula County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Powell County · Powell County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Powell County but is located in Anaconda MT 59711; 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.
307 E Park, Room 400, Anaconda MT 59711, MT
Prairie County, MT
Dawson County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Prairie County · Prairie County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Prairie County but is located in Glendive MT 59330; 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.
218 West Bell Suite 101, Glendive MT 59330, MT
Ravalli County, MT
Ravalli County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Ravalli County · Ravalli County, MT
State child welfare office serving Ravalli County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
108 Pinckney Street, Hamilton MT 59840, MT
Richland County, MT
Richland County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Richland County · Richland County, MT
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.
201 North Central Avenue, Sidney MT 59270, MT
Roosevelt County, MT
Roosevelt County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Roosevelt County · Roosevelt County, MT
State child welfare office serving Roosevelt County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
100 Main, Wolf Point MT 59201, MT
Rosebud County, MT
Rosebud County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Rosebud County · Rosebud County, MT
State child welfare office serving Rosebud County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
121 North 11th, PO Box 241, Forsyth MT 59327, MT
Sheridan County, MT
Richland County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Sheridan County · Sheridan County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Sheridan County but is located in Sidney MT 59270; 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.
201 North Central Avenue, Sidney MT 59270, MT
Silver Bow County, MT
Silver Bow County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Silver Bow County · Silver Bow County, MT
State child welfare office serving Silver Bow County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
700 Casey Street, Butte MT 59701, MT
Stillwater County, MT
Stillwater County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Stillwater County · Stillwater County, MT
State child welfare office serving Stillwater County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
809 E 4th Ave N, Unit C, Columbus MT 59019, MT
Sweet Grass County, MT
Park County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Sweet Grass County · Sweet Grass County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Sweet Grass County but is located in Livingston MT 59047; 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.
220 East Park, Livingston MT 59047, MT
Teton County, MT
Pondera County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Teton County · Teton County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Teton County but is located in Conrad MT 59425; 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.
315 South Main Street, Suite F, Conrad MT 59425, MT
Toole County, MT
Pondera County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Toole County · Toole County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Toole County but is located in Conrad MT 59425; 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.
315 South Main Street, Suite F, Conrad MT 59425, MT
Treasure County, MT
Rosebud County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Treasure County · Treasure County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Treasure County but is located in Forsyth MT 59327; 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.
121 North 11th, PO Box 241, Forsyth MT 59327, MT
Valley County, MT
Valley County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Valley County · Valley County, MT
State child welfare office serving Valley County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
630 2nd Ave. South, Suite D, Glasgow MT 59230, MT
Wheatland County, MT
Fergus County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Wheatland County · Wheatland County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Wheatland County but is located in Lewistown MT 59457; 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.
312 Birch Street Ste 1, Lewistown MT 59457, MT
Wibaux County, MT
Dawson County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Wibaux County · Wibaux County, MT
REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Wibaux County but is located in Glendive MT 59330; 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.
218 West Bell Suite 101, Glendive MT 59330, MT
Yellowstone County, MT
Yellowstone County Human Services / DPHHS Child and Family Services Division Field Office
Foster Care & Adoption — Yellowstone County · Yellowstone County, MT
State child welfare office serving Yellowstone County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.
2525 4th Avenue North Suite 309, Billings MT 59101, MT
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