Every child deserves a place where they are safe, seen, and loved.
Considering foster parenting in California? We're here to help you navigate the journey from curiosity to licensed caregiver — at your own pace, with no accounts and no pressure.
Your toolkit
Four ways to find your path
Readiness Quiz
Reflect on your lifestyle, home, and heart to see if fostering fits right now.
Take the quiz →Licensing Path
A step-by-step roadmap from orientation to your first placement.
Explore steps →Agency Finder
Locate public and private foster family agencies in your California county.
Search local →FAQ & Resources
Honest answers to common questions about finances, support, and time.
Get answers →60,000+
California children in foster care on any given day
3–6 mo.
Typical time to complete Resource Family Approval
$0
Cost to become a licensed foster parent in California