At Angels, we specialize in supporting families who foster children from birth to age three and sibling sets up to age five. We place only one child or sibling group per family so you can focus on providing the best care.
In order to foster, you must become an approved resource family (previously known as foster parents). This term, determined by the State of California, defines resource families as caregivers of foster children.
Paths to Fostering
Provide foster care for the entire time a child’s case is in dependency court. This is typically between 9 to 18 months. Learn More
Short term care, typically few weeks to a few months, for children likely to quickly reunify or move to another placement. Learn More
Provide foster care with the hope of adopting down the road. All foster care is temporary. Adoption isn't guaranteed. Learn More
What It’s Like To Foster
Most Angels babies have been placed in the foster care system due to neglect, abandonment or abuse. Some require special care due to prenatal drug or alcohol exposure and/or underlying medical conditions.
The Reward of Fostering
Many Angels families have found the fostering process to be inspiring and life-changing. Fostering has its challenges but it is also truly transformative, not just for the children but also for their resource families.
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“Seeing my daughter fight to survive inspired me to fight harder for myself. I’ve learned so much more about myself through this process”
Christy, Santa Barbara