Become a resource family (foster parent and adoption)
Need to know
- Children of all ages and ethnic backgrounds need temporary and permanent homes.
- Resource Family Approval (RFA) is the process for approving families to provide foster care, legal guardianship, and adoption of youth in the child welfare and probation systems.
- Resource Families receive a monthly stipend when a child is placed with them meant to provide for the child’s needs.
- Any adult (18 or older) who is a resident of Marin County is invited to learn more about Resource Family Approval at an orientation.
- Orientations are offered monthly and are facilitated by a social worker and a Resource Parent who will discuss the application process, the training and support available and will answer questions.
Before you start
- Think about the age range and child needs you can support.
- Ensure you have access to the internet.
What to do
- Click on FosterourFutureMarin.org or call Children and Family Services at 415-473-2200 to ask about orientations and the approval process.
- Attend an orientation to learn about the approval process.
- After you attend an orientation, our team will explain how to start the application and training.
- Complete the Resource Family Training 20-hour course online via zoom.
What's next
What's next content
- After you attend an orientation, our team will explain how to start the application and training.
- The training is offered every other month, and the schedule rotates between weeknights and weekends.
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Page last updated on Mayo 7, 2026.
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