Foster Care

Program Information

Foster Care is a planned, goal-directed service that provides 24-hour-a-day substitute temporary care and supportive services in a home environment for children birth to 18 years of age in OKDHS custody.

Summary of Qualifications and Requirements to Become a Foster Parent

Support Systems for Foster Parents

Frequently Asked Questions for prospective foster parents

Frequently Asked Questions for current foster parents

Summary of Foster Parents Rights & Responsibilities

Summary of Types of Foster Care

Community-Based Residential Services

Foster Care Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)

Specialized Foster Care

Therapeutic Foster Care

Tribal Foster Care

Online Services

Background Investigations and Fingerprinting

Foster Care and Adoption Parent Interest Request - Please complete this form if you are interested in receiving a call regarding our Bridge Foster Care and Adoption Program.

Resource Family Assessment Application 04AF001E - Please complete this form if you would like to begin the process to become a foster or Adoptive Family.

How To:Travel Claim Processing for Foster Parents

Foster Parent Hotline: 1-800-376-9729

E-mail: FCASC@OU.edu

Considering Adoption or becoming a Foster Parent in Oklahoma?
Visit the Oklahoma Fosters Resource Center