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

Oregon

Statewide

  • Every Child Oregon

    Every Child — Ways to Help Foster Kids · Statewide

    Statewide initiative mobilizing volunteers and communities to support children and families impacted by foster care through hands-on programs.

    Portland, OR

  • Every Child Oregon

    Foster Parents' Night Out — Volunteer Respite Care · Statewide

    A monthly 3-4 hour respite event where trained, background-checked volunteers care for foster children so their resource parents get a needed break.

    Portland, OR

  • Oregon Department of Human Services

    Relative and Kinship Connections · Statewide

    Guidance for relatives or close family connections willing to step in and care for a child who has entered Oregon's foster care system.

    OR

  • Oregon Department of Human Services

    Become a Certified Resource (Foster) Parent · Statewide

    ODHS's guide for Oregonians interested in becoming certified resource parents to provide temporary, safe homes for children who can't stay with their families.

    OR

  • Oregon Department of Human Services

    Foster Care Orientation and RAFT Certification Training · Statewide

    Required orientation and Resource and Adoptive Family Training (RAFT) curriculum for prospective Oregon resource/foster parents.

    OR

  • Oregon Kinship Navigator

    Oregon Kinship Navigator · Statewide

    Statewide resource and referral service helping grandparents and other relative caregivers raising relative children find legal, financial, and support services.

    OR

Baker County, Oregon

  • ODHS Baker City Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Baker County, Oregon · Baker County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Baker City Child Welfare office serves Baker County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    3165 10th St, Ste 200, Baker City, OR 97814

Benton County, Oregon

  • Corvallis Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Benton County, Oregon · Benton County, Oregon

    Corvallis Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Benton County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    4170 SW Research Way, Ste 100, Corvallis, OR 97333

Clatsop County, Oregon

  • Astoria Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Clatsop County, Oregon · Clatsop County, Oregon

    Astoria Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Clatsop County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Seaside Child Welfare (971-673-7258) also serves Clatsop County.

    422 Gateway Ave, Ste 230, Astoria, OR 97103

  • Seaside Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Clatsop County, Oregon · Clatsop County, Oregon

    Seaside Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Clatsop County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Seaside Child Welfare is one of two Oregon DHS child welfare offices serving Clatsop County; the Astoria office also serves the county.

    1111 Roosevelt Dr, Ste 336, Seaside, OR 97138

Columbia County, Oregon

  • ODHS St. Helens Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Columbia County, Oregon · Columbia County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services St. Helens Child Welfare office serves Columbia County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    500 N Columbia River Hwy, Ste 220, Saint Helens, OR 97051

Coos County, Oregon

  • ODHS Coos Bay / North Bend Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Coos County, Oregon · Coos County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Coos Bay / North Bend Child Welfare office serves Coos County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    1431 Airport Ln, North Bend, OR 97459

Crook County, Oregon

  • ODHS Prineville Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Crook County, Oregon · Crook County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Prineville Child Welfare office serves Crook County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    457 NE Ochoco Plaza Dr, Prineville, OR 97754

Curry County, Oregon

  • ODHS Brookings Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Curry County, Oregon · Curry County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Brookings Child Welfare office serves Curry County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    1210 Chetco Ave, Brookings, OR 97415

  • ODHS Gold Beach Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Curry County, Oregon · Curry County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Gold Beach Child Welfare office serves Curry County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    94145 5th Pl, Gold Beach, OR 97444

Deschutes County, Oregon

  • ODHS Bend Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Deschutes County, Oregon · Deschutes County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Bend Child Welfare office serves Deschutes County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    1300 NW Wall St, Ste 104, Bend, OR 97703

  • ODHS Redmond Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Deschutes County, Oregon · Deschutes County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Redmond Child Welfare office serves Deschutes County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    706 SW 12th St, Redmond, OR 97756

Douglas County, Oregon

  • ODHS Reedsport Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Douglas County, Oregon · Douglas County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Reedsport Child Welfare office serves Douglas County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    2630 Frontage Rd, Reedsport, OR 97467

  • ODHS Roseburg Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Douglas County, Oregon · Douglas County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Roseburg Child Welfare office serves Douglas County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    738 W Harvard Ave, Ste 120, Roseburg, OR 97471

Gilliam County, Oregon

  • Condon Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Gilliam County, Oregon · Gilliam County, Oregon

    Condon Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Gilliam County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Condon Child Welfare also serves Sherman and Wheeler counties.

    103 S Main St, Condon, OR 97823

Grant County, Oregon

  • ODHS John Day Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Grant County, Oregon · Grant County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services John Day Child Welfare office serves Grant County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    725 W Main St, Ste C, John Day, OR 97845

Harney County, Oregon

  • ODHS Burns Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Harney County, Oregon · Harney County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Burns Child Welfare office serves Harney County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    809 W Jackson St, Ste 200, Burns, OR 97720

Hood River County, Oregon

  • Hood River Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Hood River County, Oregon · Hood River County, Oregon

    Hood River Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Hood River County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    1610 9th Ct, Hood River, OR 97031

Jackson County, Oregon

  • ODHS Medford Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Jackson County, Oregon · Jackson County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Medford Child Welfare office serves Jackson County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    909 Royal Ct, Medford, OR 97504

Jefferson County, Oregon

  • ODHS Madras Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Jefferson County, Oregon · Jefferson County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Madras Child Welfare office serves Jefferson County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    189 NE Cypress St, Ste 105, Madras, OR 97741

Josephine County, Oregon

  • ODHS Grants Pass Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Josephine County, Oregon · Josephine County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Grants Pass Child Welfare office serves Josephine County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    2101 NW Hawthorne Ave, Ste C, Grants Pass, OR 97526

Klamath County, Oregon

  • ODHS Klamath Falls Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Klamath County, Oregon · Klamath County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Klamath Falls Child Welfare office serves Klamath County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    355 Timbermill Dr, Klamath Falls, OR 97601

Lake County, Oregon

  • ODHS Lakeview Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Lake County, Oregon · Lake County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Lakeview Child Welfare office serves Lake County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    108 N E St, Lakeview, OR 97630

Lane County, Oregon

  • ODHS Springfield Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Lane County, Oregon · Lane County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Springfield Child Welfare office serves Lane County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    1040 Harlow Rd, Gateway Center, Springfield, OR 97477

  • ODHS West Eugene Family Center

    Become a foster parent in Lane County, Oregon · Lane County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services West Eugene Family Center office serves Lane County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    2101 W 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

Lincoln County, Oregon

  • Newport Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Lincoln County, Oregon · Lincoln County, Oregon

    Newport Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Lincoln County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    119 NE 4th St, Newport, OR 97365

Linn County, Oregon

  • ODHS Albany Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Linn County, Oregon · Linn County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Albany Child Welfare office serves Linn County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    118 2nd Ave SE, Albany, OR 97321

Malheur County, Oregon

  • ODHS Ontario Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Malheur County, Oregon · Malheur County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Ontario Child Welfare office serves Malheur County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    186 East Ln, Ste 3, Ontario, OR 97914

Marion County, Oregon

  • ODHS Salem Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Marion County, Oregon · Marion County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Salem Child Welfare office serves Marion County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    4600 25th Ave NE, Ste 110, Salem, OR 97301

Morrow County, Oregon

  • Boardman Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Morrow County, Oregon · Morrow County, Oregon

    Boardman Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Morrow County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    103 SW Kinkade Rd, Boardman, OR 97818

Polk County, Oregon

  • ODHS Dallas Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Polk County, Oregon · Polk County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Dallas Child Welfare office serves Polk County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    190 W Ellendale Ave, Dallas, OR 97338

Sherman County, Oregon

  • Condon Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Sherman County, Oregon · Sherman County, Oregon

    Condon Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Sherman County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Condon Child Welfare also serves Gilliam and Wheeler counties.

    103 S Main St, Condon, OR 97823

Tillamook County, Oregon

  • ODHS Tillamook Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Tillamook County, Oregon · Tillamook County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Tillamook Child Welfare office serves Tillamook County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    4670 3rd St, Wilson River Bldg, Tillamook, OR 97141

Umatilla County, Oregon

  • Hermiston Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Umatilla County, Oregon · Umatilla County, Oregon

    Hermiston Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Umatilla County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Hermiston Child Welfare is one of two Oregon DHS child welfare offices serving Umatilla County; the Pendleton office also serves the county.

    950 SE Columbia Dr, Ste C, Hermiston, OR 97838

  • Pendleton Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Umatilla County, Oregon · Umatilla County, Oregon

    Pendleton Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Umatilla County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Hermiston Child Welfare (541-567-2253) also serves Umatilla County.

    800 SE Emigrant Ave, Ste 200, Pendleton, OR 97801

Union County, Oregon

  • ODHS La Grande Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Union County, Oregon · Union County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services La Grande Child Welfare office serves Union County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    1607 Gekeler Ln, La Grande, OR 97850

Wallowa County, Oregon

  • ODHS Enterprise Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Wallowa County, Oregon · Wallowa County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services Enterprise Child Welfare office serves Wallowa County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    104 Litch St, Enterprise, OR 97828

Wasco County, Oregon

  • The Dalles Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Wasco County, Oregon · Wasco County, Oregon

    The Dalles Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Wasco County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    700 Union St, Ste 230, The Dalles, OR 97058

Wheeler County, Oregon

  • Condon Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Wheeler County, Oregon · Wheeler County, Oregon

    Condon Child Welfare is the official county office for foster care in Wheeler County. Call to ask about foster parent licensing, upcoming information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live. Condon Child Welfare also serves Gilliam and Sherman counties.

    103 S Main St, Condon, OR 97823

Yamhill County, Oregon

  • ODHS McMinnville Child Welfare

    Become a foster parent in Yamhill County, Oregon · Yamhill County, Oregon

    The Oregon Department of Human Services McMinnville Child Welfare office serves Yamhill County. Call to ask about becoming a foster parent, information sessions, and what the process looks like where you live.

    368 NE Norton Ln, McMinnville, OR 97128

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