As part of the Fostering Idaho Partnership, we lead foster parent recruitment and retention efforts in Idaho’s Regions 3 & 4 and are here to help foster parents every step of the way.
Whether you need resources, guidance, or just a listening ear—we’ve got you!
Foster parents play a vital role in supporting children and families in crisis. Idaho’s vision is for foster families to be a support system—not a substitute for parents—while working toward reunification. When reunification isn’t possible, foster-to-adopt families provide children with the stability of a permanent home.
There is a growing need for families to foster sibling groups, teens, and children with medical or behavioral needs. Families willing to care for children in residential or group care settings can also make a lasting impact by offering them the stability of a family environment.
The length of time to become a foster parent depends on how quickly applications and background checks are completed. Our team will support you throughout the process.
After approval, placement timelines vary based on:
Reunification with birth families is the primary goal and most common outcome of foster care. If this is not possible, the child may become eligible for adoption.
