Family Resources, Inc.
An important sign of strength in a community is the way it cares for the most vulnerable in its midst, and it is in this same spirit that Family Resources cares for, serves, and supports the children in our Foster Group Care program.
The children in these programs are survivors. They are resilient. And in all of the ways that matter, they are doing the best they can with the tools they’ve been given. And so we make it our mission to give them better tools to build a strong foundation for life.
We walk alongside these kids and help to get them back on track. In our care, they develop the behavioral habits necessary to return home or to a lower level of care. This begins by maintaining an environment that provides for their safety, security, care and well-being. When a past resident becomes a good neighbor, family member, parent, and citizen, then we know we have achieved what we set out to accomplish.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Many new parents are worried they'll be on their own if they decide to foster. That's not true; you have tons of support on your side.
You have the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). Your local DHS recruits and approves families for fostering and adoption. They also place children with approved parents.
The Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association has handbooks, contact phone numbers, information on training and case plans, useful PDFs for foster parents, and more online.
You also have your local child-placing agency for assistance. They're licensed and approved to train parents and place children in homes. You can find information on how to navigate the legal system or tips for working with birth parents, for example.
Many state non-profits dedicate themselves to assisting foster youth and the families caring for them. They may help with basic care, such as clothing or food, or educate parents on specific topics.
Ratings and Reviews
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Jan 13, 2022
NOT PROFESSIONAL. THEY PUSH THEIR WORLDLY VIEWS ON YOU. THEY HAVE A COUNSELOR WHO IS FOR THE COVID VACCINE ((TO EACH THEIR OWN)) AND MY MOM SAID SHE WOULD NEVER GET IT. MY MOM JUST GOT HER 2ND DOSE OF PFIZER BECAUSE HER COUNSELOR TOLD HER IT DIDNT MATTER WHICH ONE SHE GOT AS LONG AS SHE GOT ONE.
AND NOW THINGS SHE KNEW VERY WELL SHE DOESNT. SHE FORGETS THAT HER DINNER PLATE IS HER DINNER PLATE. SHE FORGETS WHERE THE PRINTERS ARE AT THE LIBRARY THAT SHE HAS GONE TO FOR YEARS AND KNOWS VERY WELL. She is forgetting soany details about numerous things and she never had this problem before the vaccine THAT SHE DIDN'T WANT. ALL THESE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS NEED TO KEEP THEIR OPINIONS TO THEIR SELF THAT IS NOT A COMPETENT THERAPIST! People listen to their therapist and some people can be coerced especially by therapist and therapist know this... HOW MANIPULATIVE.
Apr 03, 2021
It's my dad's work!
Mar 23, 2021
I’ve received help here that was invaluable. Thank you Family Resources.
Feb 24, 2021
My kids have been there for years
Nov 12, 2020
I'm feeling better. But I still have a long way to go.