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
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
10/16/2019 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Understanding Implicit Racial Bias: Rewiring Our Perceptions and Intentions: A Learning Exchange NOT ONLINE
10/17/2019 - 8:45 am - 4:00 pm Four Oaks D Street, Cedar Rapids IA
Newton/Grinnell: Post Adoptions Support Group
10/17/2019 - 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cedar Rapids: Training Evening with DHS NOT online
10/17/2019 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Four Oaks D Street, Cedar Rapids IA
Cedar Rapids: Life Book Training Event!
10/20/2019 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Four Oaks Bridge, Fireside Room, Cedar Rapids IA
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
10/20/2019 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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
