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
08/25/2019 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
08/29/2019 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
09/01/2019 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ankeny: Post-Adoption Support Group
09/02/2019 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ankeny First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, Ankeny Iowa
Creston: Support Group
09/03/2019 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Creston Baptist Church, Creston IA
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
09/04/2019 - 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:
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
