Foster or Adopt in Your State
Having a safe and stable family home environment means the world to a child in foster care. Click on your state to learn more about fostering and adoption opportunities:
- How to become a foster parent
- Requirements to foster
- Foster FAQs
- Foster care statistics
- Support services for foster parents
You will also find local foster and adoption agencies to guide you through the process and provide the training and resources you need to support foster youth.
To foster, you must meet your state's minimum requirements, including being 18-21 years old, financially stable, and having reliable transportation. Your home must pass a safety inspection and Home Study, and all adults in the household must clear a criminal background check, at no cost to you.
Are you still learning about what it means to become part of the foster care community? Take a closer look at topics relevant to every foster parent, or dive deeper into our blog pages for more.
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