"We want a home."
Right now hundreds of children in Allegheny County could use support, guideance and, quite frankly, a break.
Foster Goodness.
See how you can be a foster family to someone right in your neighborhood. Do you have room in your home and heart? Get Started Here or call 1-800-862-6783.
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Foster Goodness Campaign
In January 2016, DHS embarked on the Foster Goodness Campaign to encourage individuals to foster teens and young adults. Our Foster Goodness read more
About Foster Care
Foster care is caring for a child or teen until his or her parent(s) can resume full responsibility, or until another permanent home is found; a commitment to help a youth read more
Becoming a Foster Parent
Foster families know there will be challenges. Foster families know change is hard. Foster families also know that the rewards of fostering last a lifetime. read more
Foster Parent Resources
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services contracts with a network of non-profit agencies to recruit, train and approve foster parents in Allegheny read more
About Foster Goodness
Foster Goodness Campaign
In January 2016, DHS embarked on the Foster Goodness Campaign to encourage individuals to foster teens and young adults. Our Foster Goodness Public Service Announcement aired locally during the campaign.
If you have an interest in caring for a child or teen during a difficult time, foster parenting might be right for you.