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
12/08/2019 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ankeny: Adoption 101: The Journey From Foster Care to Adoption
12/10/2019 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Four Oaks, Ankeny
West Des Moines: Foster and Adoption Support Group
12/10/2019 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines IA
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
12/11/2019 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ankeny: Verbally De-Escalating Dysregulated or Aggressive Behaviors
12/12/2019 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Four Oaks, Ankeny
Ankeny: CPR & First Aid NOT online*
12/13/2019 - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Four Oaks, Ankeny IA
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:
Des Moines Area
844-380-2485
familyconnections-dmsa@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:
Jena Schoenhofer
Director of Communications
319-784-2021
