Become a Foster Parent!
Walk through the step-by-step process to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent with Encourage!
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The Encourage staff is focused on connecting with and supporting our incredible families with trainings and special events!
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Find all the forms and documents you need, along with links to other helpful websites, in our Resource Center.
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Our mission is to connect foster and adoptive families with strong support systems that will equip them with the physical, emotional and logistical help they need when opening their hearts and homes. We are intentional with the message of providing encouragement so that every foster parent and youth is successful in the purpose to which God is calling them.
Other Ways You Can Help
Want to help but don’t think you’re ready to be a full-time foster or adoptive parent? Great news: There are several ways you can still get involved!
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Do I have to be married? How long does the home study process take? Don’t foster children have lots of problems? Find the answers to your questions!
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The Kandel Family
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In brokenness and beauty
Our Encourage team recently had an opportunity to travel together to the…
I Want to Become a Foster or Foster-to-Adopt Parent!
Ready to take the next steps in becoming a foster or adoptive parents? Great! Simply fill out the form below and an Encourage employee will be in touch to get the process started!