Foster Care
Becoming a Foster Parent
Foster parenting may be the most significant yet most rewarding challenge you and your family will ever undertake on behalf of children in need. If you can provide a child with a stable, loving home environment, consider becoming a foster parent.
Who is Eligible?
To be a foster parent, you must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Be able to meet your family's financial obligations
- Have a stable family relationship
- Have respect and caring for children and families
- Have housing that provides a safe and healthy environment
- Accept the temporary nature of foster parenting
Children and Youth Services contracts with many agencies to provide foster care services in Fayette County. Please contact the agency of your choice for further information.
Adelphoi Village – 724-838-9074 Adelphoi Village Foster Care
Auberle – 412-673-5800 Auberle Foster Care
Bair Foundation – 412-341-6850 Bair Foundation
Bethany Christian Service – 724-940-2900 Bethany Christian Services
Blueprints – 724-225-0510 Blueprints
Family Care for Children and Youth – 724-832-0111 Family Care for Children and Youth
Families United Network – 412-871-3560 Families United Network
Lifespan Family Services – 724-498-4961 LifeSpan Family Services
Professional Family Care Services – 814-255-9559 Professional Family Care Services
Pressley Ridge – 724-430-6000 Pressley Ridge
Three Rivers Adoption Council – 412-471-8722 Three Rivers Adoption Council
Twin Pines – 724-439-4663 Twin Pines
Wesley Spectrum – 412-342-2300 Wesley Family Services
Learn More
Would you like to learn more about being a foster parent? Call us at 724-430-1283, or contact us by email.