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
08/12/2026 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual: Stewards of Children
08/13/2026 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
08/16/2026 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual: Adoption Guardianship Preparation Training (AGPT): The Impact of Trauma
08/17/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual: Matching Forum
08/18/2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
08/19/2026 - 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
Northern 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
