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
Embrace Families is the licensing agency for Orlando (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.
Welcome to Orlando Foster Care!
Thanks for considering being part of the foster care system in Orlando.
Welcome to Orlando Foster Care!
Thanks for considering being part of the foster care system 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