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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.

*NEW* OKDHS announces new child placement process for foster families beginning Feb. 1, 2021.

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Background Investigations and Fingerprinting
Child Welfare Plan
Community-Based Residential Services
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.
Foster Care Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
Frequently Asked Questions for current foster parents
Frequently Asked Questions for prospective foster parents
Glossary of foster parenting terms
Holiday Hope
National Foster Parent Association
Resource Family Assessment Application 04AF001E - Please complete this form if you would like to begin the process to become a foster or Adoptive Family.
Specialized Foster Care
Summary of Foster Parents Rights & Responsibilities
Summary of Qualifications and Requirements to Become a Foster Parent
Summary of Types of Foster Care
Support Systems for Foster Parents
The Sibling Connection
Therapeutic Foster Care
Tribal Foster Care

Considering Adoption or Becoming a Foster Parent in Oklahoma?

Visit the Oklahoma Fosters Resource Center website for more information.

Contact Information

Foster Care and Adoption Support Center:
1-800-376-9729

Email: FCASupportCenter@okdhs.org

Oklahoma Human Services
2400 N Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, Ok 73105
(405) 522-5050