Foster Care & Resource Team

What is Foster Care?

Foster Care Overview
Kinship Care
Types of Foster Homes
Foster Care Reimbursement Rates
Frequently Asked Questions

Training Requirements

Training Information
Pre-Placement Training
Foundation Training
Ongoing Training
Online Training Resources

Becoming a Foster Parent

Request More Information
Is foster care for me?
Foster Parent Eligibility & Qualifications
Foster Parent Job Description
Licensing Process
Placement Selection
Support for Foster Parents
Other Ways to Help Foster Children

Other Resources

Additional Information
Foster Care Forms
Foster Care Policies

Winnebago County Department of Human Services continually recruits new foster homes to meet the needs of children and families. Foster parents provide care for children who cannot remain with their biological families for a variety of reasons. Typically, this may be due to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; neglect; a special needs child and/or delinquency issues.