Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Foster Homes Licensing

The Office of Developmental Disabilities (ODDS) licenses and certifies adult and child foster homes. We manage provider applications. We monitor the compliance and quality of current providers. Before Jan. 1, 2026, Community Developmental Disability Programs (CDDPs) did these tasks. Learn more about this transition below.

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Licensing and certification transition

This transition took place on Jan. 1, 2026. For more information, use the resources below. You can also read the ODDS messages about the transition: July 28, 2025, Sep. 3, 2025 and Oct. 30, 2025 and Dec. 17, 2025.

Resources

Provider resources

Frequently asked questions

Starting in 2026, we will use new processes to make work easier and faster. These changes will reduce paperwork so providers can spend more time with the people they care for.

To help you get ready, we made flyers that explain the changes and Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) with step-by-step instructions.

CDDP resources

FAQ for CDDPs
FAQ for providers - Please use these as talking points for discussion with your local providers.
How to use MoveIt for file transfers

Community resources

ODDS message and FAQ for individuals and families: English, Español, العربیة اللغة, 简体中文, Русский, Soomaali and Tiếng Việt
ODDS held a Community Conversation on Oct. 1, 2025, about the foster licensing transition. Staff members talked about the changes and answered questions. Here are the meeting slides:English and Español

Questions?

Please email dd.licensingfoster@odhs.oregon.gov.

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Foster Homes Licensing

Licensing and certification transition

Resources

Provider resources

Online applications

Renewal inspections and plans of correction

Adult Foster Home Testing and New Provider Orientation

Child Foster Home Placements and Referrals

Background Checks

CDDP resources

Community resources

Questions?