Four Oaks Family & Children's Services
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Contact Information
5400 Kirkwood Boulevard SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
United States
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
At Four Oaks our mission is to recruit and retain stable, nurturing, and diverse foster and adoptive families to keep children safe from further trauma and assist them in their transition to permanency. We are, however, not a child placement agency. We are here to help and support you along the way!
Becoming a foster or adoptive parent is full of rewards and challenges. We know you have lots of questions, and we’re excited to help you answer them!
The goal for many children in foster care is to safely reunite with their birth families. This is not always possible, and through a series of legal hearings, a judge may terminate the parents’ legal rights to their child. If both parents have parental rights terminated, then the child becomes legally available for adoption. As mentioned, many children waiting to be adopted from foster care are older, part of a sibling group, have behaviors or special needs. And they’re amazing kids!
Services and information
- 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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Mar 29, 2019
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Mar 11, 2019
They took care of my grandma. She died in a lovely safe place with people surrounding her taking care of her and dropping down to the ground to support her needs. Loves this place 10/10 great place really recommend it!
Feb 09, 2019
I went here when I was ages 15-17... The staff here really do genuinely care about their clients well-being and they will make sure your child is safe at all times. The programs they have are very well structured to make sure your child grows into a bright, and functional member of society. Please call and they will make sure you and your child are taken care of.
Sep 14, 2018
Working magic for us
Aug 18, 2018
I was forced to be placed here a long time ago knowing very little of why i had to be seperated from my family feeling abandoned and alone... Saying you can help a child through psych evaluation when all it does is cause the kid to develop more issues including Split Personalities, Schizophrenia, Anti Socialism, Among Other Disorders that was "Labeled" through evaluation.... Stupid systems are used to treat the children like their inmates. For example to get a staff members attention to either use the bathroom ask a question or even get a drink of water from the dorm sinks you have to knock onytyour room door and wait for them to open the door to see what you need. If the kids open their door without permission or knocking they get yelled at and made to feel like the victim. If by chance a child is misbehaving with a tantrum the staff restrain them force them in a cell like room without a mat or toilet. Prison like electric door with a small window opened by a buzzer is used and the child is kept in there till they feel ready to let them out... Peer interactions are not in attendance of staff members causing bullies to pick on others and unfair systems of leveling up due to "Favorites"... I dont know why this placement is still running... I had to stay for almost year and a half for a false medical diagnosis givin by my mother saying she couldnt handle the extra stress taking care of me and apparently my "behavior".. I Never went to court to say i had to stay there or any real reason other than being tricked in a car and dropped off against my will.. Trust me i plan on getting ahold of someone to make sure my situation is not repeated and my story is heard.. It is illegal to force a innocent child to stay here against his or her will or left to feel abandoned causing long term trama and unneed treament and pointless medication unless it is court ordered by a judge of the state..