Fostering Hope: Local Adoption Options

By Amy Crelly and Melanie Heimburg

Thinking of becoming a foster parent? Maybe you’re considering adoption? Organizations all over Greater Sacramento host regular orientation meetings where there’s no commitment and no obligation—just a chance to get to know the process, have your questions answered, and learn more about the kids (all ages, infants to teens).

Aspiranet Family Services
9719 LINCOLN VILLAGE DRIVE, SUITE 401 IN SACRAMENTO
Foster Parent Informational Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:30pm.
February 18th this month.
916-366-1656 (Local)
1-800-439-1905 (National)

Koinonia Family Services
3731 MAGNOLIA STREET IN LOOMIS
With offices in Loomis and Sacramento, Koinonia host several introductory meetings, offering information and training, throughout the year.
Next meeting is March 10th, 6:30-9pm.
916-369-5585 (Local)
1-877-CHILDS-HOPE (National)

Lilliput Children's Services
MAIN OFFICE: 1651 RESPONSE ROAD, SUITE 300 IN SACRAMENTO
Lilliput offers informal orientation meetings throughout Northern California. Contact your local office for details, and learn how to become a foster or adoptive parent.
916-923-5444 in Sacramento County
916-789-9700 in Roseville, Granite Bay, Orangevale, Citrus Heights and Rocklin
916-941-8799 in El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Placerville

Placer Kids
11990 HERITAGE OAKS PLAZA, SUITE 3 IN AUBURN
Information Sessions on foster care and adoption are offered on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:30pm. February 19th this month. Childcare is available.
530-887-9982

Sacramento County Child Protective Services
3701 BRANCH CENTER ROAD IN SACRAMENTO
Two orientation classes take place each month (offered in English and in Spanish), on alternating Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6-9pm. Childcare is not available; orientations are for adults only.
February 11th in English this month.
February 25th in Spanish this month.
916-875-5543

Sierra Adoption Services
SACRAMENTO CENTER: 8928 VOLUNTEER LANE, SUITE 240 IN SACRAMENTO
An orientation meeting on Exploring Adoption and Foster Care (EAFC I) is offered every month. Meetings in Nevada City generally take place on the first Wed from 6-9pm. Sacramento County residents can attend orientation meetings on the second Monday of most months, 6-9pm.
February 4th this month in Nevada City.
February 9th this month in Sacramento.
530-478-0900 in Nevada City
916-368-5114 in Sacramento

Yolo County Foster Care
500 JEFFERSON BLVD SUITE A IN WEST SACRAMENTO
The County agency offers free classes and workshops to those interested in being foster or adoptive parents, in addition to those who are already parenting. Most classes are held at Woodland Community College and the Yolo County Building in West Sacramento. "Introduction to Foster Care & Adoption in Yolo County" workshops are held every Monday and Wednesday this month, 6:30-9:30pm.
530-661-5772