# Foster Care Help Resources - Utah ## 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 - **Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS):** - **Phone:** 1-855-323-3237 - **Website:** [https://dcfs.utah.gov](https://dcfs.utah.gov/) - **Office Locations:** [Visit website for regional offices] - **Services Provided:** Foster care licensing, placement, support for foster families, and youth aging out of the system. - **Utah Foster Care (UFC):** - **Phone:** 877-505-KIDS (5437) - **Website:** [https://utahfostercare.org](https://utahfostercare.org/) - **Services Provided:** Recruitment, training, and ongoing support for foster families. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Northern Utah (Ogden and Surrounding Areas) - **Northern Region DCFS Office:** - **Phone:** 801-629-5800 - **Website:** [https://dcfs.utah.gov/regions/northern](https://dcfs.utah.gov/regions/northern) - **Office Location:** 950 E 25th St, Ogden, UT 84401 - **Specialized Services:** Support groups, family crisis intervention, and youth mentoring. ### Central Utah (Provo and Surrounding Areas) - **Utah Foster Care Central Office:** - **Phone:** 801-373-3006 - **Website:** [https://utahfostercare.org](https://utahfostercare.org/) - **Office Location:** 252 N Orem Blvd, Orem, UT 84057 - **Specialized Services:** Training for foster parents, respite care, and adoption support. ## 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 - **Foster Club:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterclub.com](https://www.fosterclub.com/) - **Features:** Forums for foster youth, resources for foster parents, and information on navigating foster care. ## Educational Resources - **Utah Foster Care Education Center:** - **Website:** [https://utahfostercare.org/education](https://utahfostercare.org/education) - **Description:** Training workshops, resource guides, and webinars for foster families and professionals. ## Additional Support - **Utah Youth Village:** - **Phone:** 801-272-9980 - **Website:** [https://www.youthvillage.org](https://www.youthvillage.org/) - **Services Provided:** Therapy for foster youth, life skills training, and support for families. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact Utah Foster Care at [https://utahfostercare.org](https://utahfostercare.org/)._