Foster Care
There are both adult and child foster care homes in Washington County that serve individuals with developmental disabilities.
While the actual license and certification is issued by the state office of Seniors and People with Disabilities, Washington County is involved in the licensing and certification of the homes as well as orientation, training and monitoring.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming an adult foster care provider, please click on the following link ~ DD Adult Foster Care Overview If you are interested in learning more about becoming a DD Children's Foster Home provider, please click on the following link ~ DD Child Foster Care Homes
ADULT FOSTER CARE BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM
If you are planning on applying to become an Adult DD Foster Care provider, you must study the Basic Training Course manual and DVD links below. Manuals and DVDs may also be checked out from our office.
Once the manual and DVDs have been thoroughly studied, please call the front desk at (503)846-3155, or e-mail us at FCOrientation@co.washington.or.us to schedule a time to take the Foster Care provider test. All adult foster care applicants are required to complete the Basic Training Course and pass the provider test prior to being licensed as a foster care provider.
AVAILABLE FOSTER CARE TEST / RESCHEDULE TIMES
Remember to set up your appointment, borrowed manuals and DVDs must be returned.
Monday 9:00 am
Wednesday 1:00pm
Friday 9:00am
If you want to study the Adult DD Foster Care Videos, click on the link below~
If you want to download and study the Adult DD Foster Care Training Manual, click on the links below~
* Please note - these three links are different parts of the Adult Foster Care Training Manual. In order to study the entire manual, one must study the information provided in each link.
FOSTER PROVIDER ORIENTATION
Foster provider applicants are required to attend a Washington County foster care orientation prior to being licensed. Orientations are conducted approximately quarterly throughout the year, preregistration is required. If you are interested in attending an orientation meeting you may fill out the form below to receive notification of the next orientation date.
OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR FOSTER CARE
Adult Foster Homes for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
~ OAR 411-360-0010 through 0310
Foster Homes for Children with Developmental Disabilities
~ OAR 411-346-0165 through 0230
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Foster providers are required to complete an emergency preparedness plan, details of the plan requirements may be found in the foster care administrative rules.
