ORLANDO FOSTER CARE

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ORLANDO AREA FOSTER CARE

– RESOURCES FOR ORLANDO AREA FOSTER PARENTS –

By Parents, For Parents

The foster care system can be complicated.  This site is meant to support Orlando area foster parents and families with information and resources to best serve the children they love and care for.

Foster Care Guides

Find out more about how foster care works and what’s involved

Getting Licensed

Help for those seeking a foster care license in Orlando

See the Blog

Follow along for posts about experiences in Orlando foster care

Get Started: Become a Licensed Foster Parent

Family Partnerships of Central Florida is the licensing agency for Orlando (Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties). Fill out the questionnaire on their website or call 1-866-90CHILD to get started!

Foster Care Blog

Follow along to see what’s going on in foster care in Orlando.

Orlando Needs Foster Parents

Orlando is currently in serious need of foster parents. Many children, especially those 10 years and older, are awaiting placement into a loving home.

Children in Orlando Foster Care

Children Without a Family Placement

Foster Care Terminology

See a glossary of common language used in the Orlando child welfare system.

Get Involved

As a foster parent, you could provide stability, consistency, and support for a child or youth. Learn more about getting licensed.

Learn More About Foster Care

The following guides can help get you up to speed on several important aspects of foster care in Orlando.

Finances

Learn about financial support available for foster parents.

Healthcare

Learn about healthcare topics such as doctors visits and insurance.

The Legal System

Learn about family court, hearings, and child custody.

Caseworkers and Visits

Learn about the different types of caseworkers, home visits, and parent visits.

New Placements

Learn about what to ask when receiving a new placement and the first week in care

School and Daycare

Learn more about education, school, and daycare.

Adoption and Permanency

Learn about foster care, adoption, and foster-to-adopt.

Foster Care Policies

Learn about policies like travel and babysitters