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About Us

Foster care offers temporary homes for children when they can't safely stay with their own families. The main goal is to help these children return to their parents.

Larimer County especially needs foster families for:

  • Teenagers
  • Siblings who want to stay together
  • Children with special needs

While some foster parents hope to adopt, the initial focus is always on providing temporary care. If a child cannot return to their parents, their foster family might be considered for adoption.

Kinship care involves placing children with relatives or close family friends who become certified foster parents. This is the preferred option when it's safe and appropriate.

We do not discriminate against anyone based on race, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
 

How to Become a Foster Care Provider

The process to become a foster care provider requires the following:

  • Complete an Interest Form
  • Complete foster provider training
  • Submit your application
  • Complete the home study
  • Complete Certification Requirements
  • Background check

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Contact Us

Email fostercare@larimer.org with specific questions about becoming a foster care provider.

Follow the Larimer County Department of Human Services Facebook page for updates on foster care and more!