Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent

Consider becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Together we can build strong families in Hillsborough County.

For more information, please call 643-KIDS.

Why does Hillsborough Kids, Inc. need you?

Approximately 1,000 children in Hillsborough County live in licensed foster care due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. Children ages 0-17 are often part of a sibling group. The goal for these children is safety and permanency through safe reunification. We need families that can provide temporary care for these special children.

Some children are unable to return to their birth families. These children need an adoptive home. Can you be the family that provides safety, love and permanency for a child or sibling group?

The challenges can be great, but so are the rewards.

Patience, commitment, and unconditional support; these are key to parenting children in our system of care. Most children thrive as they adjust and grow in a secure home environment. Are there special requirements? Yes. Foster and adoptive parents of our children must be consistent, yet flexible, strong, yet nurturing.

• You can be married or single.
• You can own your home or rent.
• You can work outside the home.
• You are 21 years of age or older and will work in partnership with the HKI System of Care.

Please Click here for Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent.

Please Click here for Steps to Becoming an Adoptive Parent.

For more information about becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent, please contact us at (813) 643-KIDS.

YMCA Foster Parent orientations are held the last Thursday of each month from 6pm-8pm at various locations.

Believing in Families...Creating Possibilities.