If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, click here.

Current adoptive parents, click here for the portal tool.

The Foster/Adoptive Family Portal is a tool easily accessible by the foster and adoptive parent to look up pertinent information regarding direct deposits. It is currently undergoing changes to better serve and support our adoptive and foster parents.

Some new changes to look for are placement information, board payment information, and a simple way to update your demographic information. Your access to the website will be provided once your Resource Worker has your email address and you have your first placement.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact please contact Brendetta Tucker, Program Administrator at 501-683-0171 or email at [email protected].

Foster Family Resources

• DCFS Resource Parent Handbook (PUB-30) outlines the approval process for foster homes, also referred to as resource homes. If your home is approved, this handbook serves as a vital resource, providing essential information about caring for a child placed in your home. It includes general guidance on the expectations for resource families, the care of children in foster placements, financial considerations, the roles and responsibilities of DCFS staff, and more.
• Child Care Aware® is committed to helping parents access reliable information about locating high-quality childcare and finding childcare resources within their local communities.
• WIC Foster Children 5-years-old and under qualify for WIC benefits.
• The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a USDA program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. Children in foster care are automatically eligible. For more information on how to apply for TEFAP in your county, contact the DHS Commodity Distribution Unit at 501-371-1400.
• DHS mileage calculator for travel reimbursement (TR-1)