Considering foster care?
You have what it takes.

You don’t need a perfect home, family, or schedule to foster. You just need a willing heart—and the right support behind you.

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Foster Family

We’d love to connect with you.

Let’s take the first step together.

Want to learn more about fostering?

Join an info session.

Curious about fostering but not sure where to start? Join one of our free, one-hour virtual info sessions. You’ll meet our team, get real answers about what fostering with The Villages looks like day to day, and ask anything that’s on your mind. No question is too basic or too tough. We’ve heard it all, and we’re here to talk it through with you.

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Why choose The Villages?

Indiana Only

Our village has exclusively served Indiana families for over 45 years

24/7 Support

A real person answers when you call & shows up when you need it

Free Training

20 hours before you begin, plus free ongoing training every year

Kinship Care

Serving kinship families through our services and partners

Financial Support

Donor-funded support helps cover added expenses

Telehealth Access

Free virtual behavioral health- and medication-related services

Infant Specialists

Extra support for children ages 0–3 from early childhood experts

Foster-to-Adopt

Fully equipped to facilitate adoptions from foster care

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Family parents with baby

Nervous? They were too.

“Our first placement was a respite placement with a little girl we had for the weekend. We were able to ‘put our toe in the water’ until we got comfortable, rather than being thrown in the deep end. The Villages worked with our schedule and gave us so much support.”
— Kristi
Foster Parent, 9 Years | Marion, IN

“When we first started fostering, we were nervous and honestly not sure what this new journey would entail. But with every question, concern, and struggle, The Villages has helped us through it. We don’t feel like we’re doing this alone.”
— Miriam
Foster Parent, 6 Months | Albany, IN

“I was nervous about the expenses and logistics involved in foster care, but the team at The Villages has helped pay for childcare, provided new clothes and diapers, filed our documentation and per diem payments, registered us in trainings. They even reminded us that our cats needed their vaccinations!”
— Carolynn
Foster Parent, 1 Year | Indianapolis, IN

From the very beginning, [our foster licensing manager, Abbey,] took the time to clearly explain each step of the foster licensing process. She broke down complex requirements into manageable pieces, ensuring that we fully understood what to expect at every stage…Most importantly, Abbey made us feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire journey.
— Silpa
Foster Parent, Newly Licensed | Zionsville, IN