Interested in fostering or adopting a child?
Becoming a foster or adoptive parent is full of rewards and challenges. We know you have lots of questions, and we’re excited to help you answer them! Here you’ll learn about kids in foster care, the licensing process, your support team and how to get started.
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News & Updates
Four Oaks Family Connections Foster and Adoptive Parent Newsletter links
September 2023 Newsletter click here August 2023 Newsletter click here July 2023 Newsletter click here June 2023 Newsletter click here May 2023 Newsletter click here April [...]
DHS now called HHS
The Iowa Departments of Public Health (IDPH) and Human Services (DHS) are becoming one, single, department. IDPH and DHS will fully transition into the Iowa [...]
988
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the launch of 988, The National Suicide Prevention Line (NSPL) three-digit number to call for [...]
Events
Laurel: Creating a Family: Parenting Kids Prenatally Exposed to Alcohol and Drugs – 1.5 hrs.
04/10/2026 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Laurel United Methodist Church, Laurel IA
Ankeny: Car Seats to Seat Belts: Keeping Kids Safe (NOT ONLINE)
04/10/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Four Oaks Ankeny Office, Ankeny IA
Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone
04/12/2026 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm