Adoption Resources
Become a Foster/Adoptive Parent
Iowa KidsNet is responsible for the recruitment, training, licensing and support to current and potential foster and adoptive families. They partner with various agencies, the Department of Human Services and families to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. To become an approved foster and/or adoptive families, the prospective parent(s) will be asked to attend an orientation, attend PS-MAPP training and complete a homestudy. To become a foster and/or adoptive parent, contact Iowa KidsNet at 800-243-0756 or visit their website www.iowakidsnet.com.
View Frequently Asked Questions About Foster Care & Adoption
Iowa Association of Adoption Agencies
Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS)
DHS is responsible for approving families to become foster and adoptive families. They are also responsible for the selection of approved families for placement of Iowa's foster and adoptive children.
Iowa Department of Human Services - Foster Parent Handbook
Iowa Map of DHS Service Area Breakdown NEW!
DHS Check Payment Codes
DHS Foster Care Maintenance & Adoption Subsidy Payment Schedule NEW!
(July 2010 - July 2011 payment schedule)
DHS Practice Bulletins
Fostering Connections for Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
Permanency for Children: Achieving & Maintaining Adoptions
Permanency for Children Introduction
Social Worker Training
Children in Child Welfare: Mental and Behavioral Health
Relative Search & Placement
Model of Practice
To view other DHS Practice Bulletins, visit our Foster Care Resources web page.
Transitioning a Child into Your Home
Creating a Welcome Book
Questions Kids Want Answers for When Entering Foster Care
Resource Family Profile Form (Family Introduction Form)
All About Me Form (Foster Child Introduction Form)
Celebrate Me Form (All About the Foster Child)
Collecting Information on Your Adoptive Child's History
DePaul Family Services Adoption Workbook
Support for Adoptive Parents
IFAPA Peer Liaisons
IFAPA Resource Information Specialists
IFAPA Listserv
Foster & Adoptive Therapists
Support Groups
Adoption Respite
Iowa KidsNet Support Workers
Support for Adoptive Youth
For a list of resources to support foster and adoptive youth, check out our webpage Support for Youth.
Crisis / Referral Help Phone Numbers
Important Phone Numbers for Foster Families Form
Local Crisis / Referral Help Phone Numbers
Iowa Crisis / Referral Help Phone Numbers
National Crisis / Referral Help Phone Numbers
Preparing Your Taxes
Federal Tax Benefits for Foster & Adoption Parents and Kinship Caregivers (2009 Return)
(If you have additional tax questions, please contact your tax advisor.)
Publications
IFAPA Lifebook Pages
IFAPA Newsletters
IFAPA Publications
Education
Adoption Basics for Educators-How Adoption Impacts Children & How Educators Can Help
Transitioning Youth to Adulthood
For a list of resources to assist youth transitioning to adulthood, check out our webpage Transitioning Youth to Adulthood.
National Adoption Links
AdoptUsKids - www.adoptuskids.org
National Adoption Day - www.nationaladoptionday.org
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption - www.davethomasfoundationforadoption.org
The Adoption-Friendly Workplace Program - www.adoptionfriendlyworkplace.org
National Adoption Center - www.adopt.org
Child Welfare League of America - www.cwla.org
North American Council on Adoptable Children - www.nacac.org
National Council for Adoption - www.adoptioncouncil.org
Adoption Policy Resource Center - www.fpsol.com/adoption
