1
Work with DFCS
The first is to work through the Department of Family and Children Services.
Generally speaking, local offices are responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting foster, adoptive and kinship families.
2
Work with a Private Agency
The alternative is to work with one of the dozens of approved child placement agencies (CPAs) in the state.
- Child Placing Agencies (CPAs) work in partnership with local Departments of Social Services.
- CPAs may be for-profit or nonprofit organizations. Their coverage areas may vary.
- These agencies provide extra training and support for families who take in children with a higher level of need.
Note: It is a good practice to confirm the current approved private providers with which DFCS works first.
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