
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
Burlington-TCU Children From Hard Places and the Brain (NOT ONLINE)
06/17/2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm The Loft, Burlington IA
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
06/17/2026 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual: Stewards of Children
06/18/2026 - 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
06/18/2026 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual: Becoming a Regulated Adult
06/18/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
06/21/2026 - 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
Eastern Iowa
877-364-1113
foster-adopt@fouroaks.org
Photolisting
If you’re a DHS adoption worker starting the photolisting process, please email foster-adopt@fouroaks.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:
news@fouroaks.org
Meet Our Kids
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