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Foster Care Information

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For a list of our most frequently asked questions, please visit our FAQ Page.

Please select your area of interest:

• An Overview
• Children in Foster Care
• Overview of our Foster Care Services
• Overview of the Certification Process
• Requirements to become a Foster Parent

• The Foster Care Process in Detail
• Training Provided to Foster Parents
• The Foster Care Home Study
• The Placement Process
• Foster Parent Responsibilities

• General Information
• Description of the Juvenile Court Dependency Process
• Should You Become a Foster Parent?
• Foster Care Program Outline & Goals
• Frequently Asked Questions About Foster Care

** Area Updates **
We need foster parents in all areas, however due to the high demand for placements in these areas, we are seeking Foster Parents in the following communities:

Sacramento Area Chico and Oroville 95815 95823 95838 95820 95660 95824

East Bay Area Hayward San Leandro Berkeley Fairfield

West Bay Area Napa Sonoma

Central Valley Stockton Modesto Tracy Manteca

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Contact Us with your Foster Care or Adoption questions or call us Toll Free at (800) 955-2455.

Adoption State License #: 317001848
State License #'s: 317001739, 487000478, 397004372, 015202169, 347003853, 515002014, 435202198
Families For Children is a United Way Certified Partner Agency.