Foster Care

You can make a difference in the life of a young person.

There are options to fit every family from full-time placement to relief care a few days a month.
We offer innovative and supportive foster care programs in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.

Learn about fostering with Boys & Girls Aid during an online Information Session

Saturday, July 26, 11:00am-12:00pm

Wednesday, July 30, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Tuesday, August 5, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Wednesday, August 13, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday, August 21, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Saturday, August 30, 11:00am-12:00pm

If you can’t make it to one of the info sessions, you can meet with one of our certification representatives at a time that’s better for you.

How We Support Foster Parents

Boys & Girls Aid is aware of the enormous pleasures and great obstacles that come with making the decision to foster or adopt a child. Boys & Girls Aid provides extra support and a wide range of services, such as the following, to help its families along the journey. 

  • Specialized training to prepare you to care for children with higher needs 

  • Extra financial support ranging from $1,200 - $3,500 a month 

  • 24-hour support to answer questions, provide guidance and assist with emergencies so you never feel alone 

  • A team of experienced Boys & Girls Aid staff dedicated to helping you succeed as a foster parent  

  • A community of other Boys & Girls Aid foster parents where you can share ideas, advice and expertise with one another 

  • Breaks when you need them, with 48 hours of paid time off per month

Meet Zoe, Angel & Chy

Zoe sought out foster parenting as a way to provide a loving home for teenagers in foster care. Through Boys & Girls Aid, she has built a bond with two wonderful girls who now know what it is like to have a place they can call home. 

Questions about becoming a foster parent with Boys & Girls Aid? Contact us.

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Daisy Pesak, Foster Parent Recruitment & Certification Coordinator
Email: daisy@bgaid.org
Call or text: 503-258-7932

Ready to apply?

You can start the process by completing an application in Binti, our secure, online platform.