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An overview Foster homes provide a safe home for a child while additional services are being provided to the family.In this section of the DHS Web site you'll find the following information: Becoming a foster parent If you've thought about meeting an important community need by becoming a foster parent, this list of frequently asked questions should help you with your preliminary review. And if you decide to move ahead with this, you'll learn who to contact. Types of foster care Not all foster homes look alike. Some are with the child's extended family, some are with single families and still others may be larger homes. Learn more about the various kinds here. Foster care services If you are a foster care provider there may be special services that your foster child can receive or Family-based services. Caregivers & The Adoption & Safe Families Act This federal law (ASFA) and Oregon law have shortened the length of time a parent has to make changes to reunite a family. ASFA puts the child's needs first. This section provides general information about ASFA and Oregon law, and specific information for caregivers, parents and service providers. Adoption assistance programs. This booklet can help you understand the resources available to you. Family-based services. Services are provided to prevent placement of children in foster care whenever possible; to help reunify children placed in foster care, or to help identify alternative permanent homes when necessary Reunification & family preservation programs - System of care & IV-E waiver The Title IV-E Waiver Project is a federally approved demonstration project that provides states the authority to design and test a wide range of new approaches to the delivery of child welfare services in order to improve outcomes for children. The waiver will benefit children in the care and custody of the CAF and their families and assist in the implementation of System of care. Laws & policies Administrative policies and rules related to the foster care program Data & publications Charts on number of children in substitute care For more information about becoming a foster parent, call 1-800-331-0503. |
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