Foster Care | Winnebago County Department of Human Services

Change a Child's Life:

Become a Foster Parent

Every Child Deserves a Chance

Every child is one caring adult away from becoming a success story. You can be that caring adult!

Thousands of children in our state are in need of a foster home. They need love, stability, and support to help them thrive and survive.

Your Love Can Make a Difference-

You can make a significant impact on a child's life. A loving space, a safe haven, a home – these can change the course of a child's future. Imagine the difference you can make by providing a child with the love and care they need.

Join Our Community of Hope

We can’t do it without your help. It takes a community to create stories of hope. By becoming a foster parent, you join a dedicated group of individuals committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children.

Start Your Journey Today

Are you ready to open your heart and home to a child in need? Your journey to becoming a foster parent starts here. Together, we can create success stories, one child at a time.

Which Foster Home fits you?

These homes provide care to children while the family is working toward reunification. The foster parents become active members of the child's care plan.

These short term, contracted homes accept placement 24/7. They can have children for up to 60 days in their care before the children are moved to a general foster home.

These certified homes provide care to children for short periods of time to help maintain or prevent out-of-home placements and to provide additional support to foster homes.