Give a Child a Safe Place to Call Home

Here is what the process looks like from start to finish. Most families are licensed within 90 to 120 days.

Step 1 — Reach out to AzCA & attend an information session

Complete an interest form and we will contact you to answer your questions and walk you through the next steps. We will explain what it means to foster or adopt, what children in care need and how AzCA supports your family throughout the process.

Step 2 — Complete a DCS orientation

This is a free online orientation through the DCS website. AzCA can provide provide details and help with this step. 

Step 3 — Background check, home visit and training

AzCA guides you through fingerprinting, a home inspection and required pre-service training. This is where you really get prepared for what is ahead.

AzCA supports families pursuing adoption in Arizona, including foster and relative adoption. 

We guide you through every step: the paperwork, the home study, the background checks and the placement process. You will not do this alone.

Start the conversation at arizonaschildren.org/azca-interest-form