Most children in foster care are in the process of reunification with their families. Reunification can take a few weeks to many years.
You can provide a safe, stable, and loving home for a child in foster care during this time by becoming a resource parent (formerly called foster parent).
Resource families can include relatives or non-relatives who complete the approval process.
Who can apply
Experience is not required. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, and income levels who are couples, single adults, LGBTQ+, and older adults.
How to get started
Call, email us, or attend a free information session to learn more about the application and approval process. The application can be completed mostly online—and we’re here to help at every step.
- Email us to join a free information session, offered every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
- Sign up for online forms to start the resource family application process.
- Resource Family Guide, meetings, and newsletters