Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent
I’m trying to foster or adopt a child I know
Hablamos español.
Sea un padre de crianza o adoptivo.
Upcoming Training
Newton/Grinnell: Post Adoptions Support Group
06/20/2019 - 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Ottumwa: Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training (MCART)
06/20/2019 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Life Church – Fellowship Hall, Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids: ARC Reflections: Respond, Don't React
06/20/2019 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Four Oaks D Street, Cedar Rapids IA
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
06/20/2019 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ottumwa: CPR & First Aid NOT online
06/22/2019 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Life Church – Fellowship Hall, Ottumwa
Ottumwa: First Aid NOT online
06/22/2019 - 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Life Church – Fellowship Hall, Ottumwa
Contact Us
Foster care and adoption questions
If you’re interested in becoming a foster or adoptive family, please start here. For information about post-adoption support services, please call or email
Cedar Rapids Area
844-380-2534
familyconnections-crsa@fouroaks.org
Photolisting
If you’re a DHS adoption worker starting the photolisting process, please email photolisting@iowafosterandadoption.org. See more resources here.
Media Inquiries
For an in-depth look at Foster care and Adoption in Iowa or If you are a reporter with further questions, please contact:
Brenda Myers
Community Engagement Officer
319-784-2137
