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 helpOregon
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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