We’re so encouraged by your yes!

We know taking the next steps after a Launch Meeting can come with a myriad of emotions; we are here with and for you! 

As you pray, discern, and gather the necessary information to choose the right licensing route, we’d love to provide some resources to help.

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You attended a Launch Meeting, now what?

Your next step is to attend an Orientation with a licensing agency!

Below you’ll find the email, phone number, or inquiry form of who to contact for an orientation. Take that first step and attend an orientation. Remember, if there are multiple ways to get licensed in your county, you can attend multiple orientations! 

If you don’t hear back right away, continue to followup. Think the best of those recruiters you’re contacting! They want to hear from you; they’re working hard and may be under resourced. So be like the persistent widow (Luke 18), keep reaching out until you hear back from someone. 

ALABAMA

State of Alabama

CALIFORNIA

Alameda County
Butte County
Contra Costa County
Los Angeles County
Marin County
Napa County
Orange County
Riverside County
Sacramento County
San Benito County
San Joaquin County
San Diego County
  • San Diego County
    Child and Family
    Wellbeing Services
    Register here and watch the orientation or call (877) 792-KIDS (5437)
  • Olive Crest
    Fill out this form or call (619) 291.9347
  • Koinonia
    Fill out this form or email Jenessa Bell at jbell@kfh.org or call (619) 566-6119
  • Family Connections
    Christian Adoptions
    Fill out the interest form here
    This FFA is unique as it focuses on “waiting kids” in foster care who are in need of permanency (adoption).
San Francisco County
San Luis Obispo County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Santa Cruz County
Solano County
Sonoma County

COLORADO

Denver County

CONNECTICUT

State of Connecticut

FLORIDA

State of Florida

KANSAS

State of Kansas

KENTUCKY

State of Kentucky

MASSACHUSETTS

State of Massachusetts

MISSOURI

State of Missouri

NEBRASKA

State of Nebraska

NEVADA 

Elko County
Lyon County
Washoe County

NEW YORK

NYC

NORTH CAROLINA 

Cabarrus County
Mecklenburg County
Wake County

WASHINGTON

Kittitas County
  1. License through DCYF (Department of Child, Youth, and Families)
  2. License through a CPA (Child Placing Agency) in Region 2
State of Washington

HOW DO I FIND LICENSING APPROVAL ROUTES IN MY AREA?
It’s as easy as a Google search 🙂

For example: 

  • Google Search: Foster Care + (your county, state)
  • Google Search: Foster Family Agency + (your county, state) 
  • Or enter the following ChatGPT prompt:
    “Answer as an expert in Foster Family recruitment processes and licensing. Who do I contact to become a foster parent in [county, state]? And can you provide a comprehensive list of Foster Families Agencies I could also get licensed through in [county, state]?”

Questions or Support: You can always reach out at info@fosterthecity.org

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