Foster Care Programs
With over 60,000 young people in California’s foster care system, we invite you to learn more about becoming a foster parent (also known as a resource parent) today. The majority of children in need of supportive, mentoring homes are over the age of twelve, and may be part of a sibling set. Our families represent the diversity of our communities, and we welcome all qualified and nurturing prospective parents to take the next step, including single parents and LBGTQ+ families.
Wayfinder’s Resource Family Approval (RFA) program in Northern California recruits, supports and prepares families, including relatives and non-related families, to support foster children in their journey toward permanent homes. We provide people interested in becoming resource families with orientation, training, and assistance in completing the application process. We offer parent groups, and our social workers provide support in families’ homes. The program supports children through the reunification, guardianship or adoption process. As part of the RFA program, we provide Intensive Services Foster Care for children who need intensive treatment and behavioral supports, as well as children who have specialized health care needs.
