# Foster Care Help Resources - Oregon ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) - Child Welfare Division** - **Phone:** 1-855-503-SAFE (7233) - **Website:** [https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/children](https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/children) - **Office Locations:** Available statewide—visit the website for details. - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, support for foster families, financial assistance, and training resources. - **Oregon Foster Parent Association (OFPA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-404-8321 - **Website:** [https://www.ofpa.com](https://www.ofpa.com/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, and support for foster parents across Oregon. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Portland Area - **Embrace Oregon** - **Phone:** 503-688-8395 - **Website:** [https://www.embraceoregon.org](https://www.embraceoregon.org/) - **Office Location:** 6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97221 - **Specialized Services:** Recruitment and support for foster families, partnership with DHS, and community-building events. ### Southern Oregon - **Every Child Oregon - Southern Oregon Chapter** - **Phone:** 541-414-1512 - **Website:** [https://www.everychildoregon.org](https://www.everychildoregon.org/) - **Office Location:** Medford, OR (contact for specifics) - **Specialized Services:** Foster family recruitment, emergency supply donations, and community networking. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Every Child Oregon - Foster Care Resources:** - **Website:** [https://www.everychildoregon.org/resources](https://www.everychildoregon.org/resources) - **Features:** Webinars, training materials, and foster family support tools. ## Educational Resources - **FosterClub** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterclub.com](https://www.fosterclub.com/) - **Description:** Online community and resources for foster youth and families, including guides and advocacy opportunities. ## Additional Support - **Oregon Foster Youth Connection (OFYC):** - **Phone:** 503-399-7201 - **Website:** [https://www.oryouthconnection.org](https://www.oryouthconnection.org/) - **Services Provided:** Peer support and advocacy for foster youth, educational workshops, and leadership development programs. --- _Updated as of December 30, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact ODHS at 1-855-503-7233._