Our Mission
At Four Oaks our mission is to recruit and retain stable and nurturing 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!
Interested in fostering or adopting a child?
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! Here you’ll learn about kids in foster care, the licensing process, your support team and how to get started.
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Meet Our Kids
News & Updates
Des Moines Performing Arts Community Ticket Program
All foster, adoptive and Kinship families are invited to participate in the community ticket program at the Civic Center and Temple Theater. Participating shows can [...]
Child Care Assistance GAP Pilot extended until 6/30/24
UPDATE - Child Care Assistance GAP Pilot Program Extended HHS is excited to share a new update regarding a child care assistance opportunity. [...]
Tax information 2024
Social Security Numbers, Confidentiality, and Taxes 2024 General Policy The Department is responsible to keep client social security numbers confidential except in specific circumstances, for [...]
Events
Ankeny: CPR & First Aid (NOT ONLINE)
06/14/2025 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Four Oaks Ankeny Office, Ankeny IA
Ankeny: First Aid ONLY (NOT ONLINE)
06/14/2025 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Four Oaks Ankeny Office, Ankeny IA
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
06/15/2025 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm