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
Indianola: Support Group
01/21/2020 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Indianola: Understanding Confidentiality Rules *Not Online
01/21/2020 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Indianola YMCA, Indianola IA
Ankeny: Empowering Successful Partnerships with Birth Families *Not Online
01/22/2020 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Four Oaks, Ankeny
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
01/22/2020 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
01/26/2020 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
01/29/2020 - 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:
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
