Becoming a Foster Parent in Hampton Roads

Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster parent! If you have been interested but not sure how to start, this post will help you in those first steps of connecting with the local resources that identify, train, and support foster parents in Hampton Roads.

Individuals and families interested in providing foster care will receive extensive training and support, as well as undergo a home study and background checks.

Your local Department of Human Services is one place to start for local information on becoming a foster parent. There are also numerous private Foster Care Agencies in Virginia (see the bottom of the page) that provide training and support for foster parents and youth. 

Becoming a Foster Parent in Chesapeake, VA:

Contact the local Department of Human Services at 757-382-2246 or 757-382-2249.

You can find general information about the requirements and process on this link.

Read more about Foster Care in Chesapeake, support offered, and the needs of the community on this link.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Hampton, VA:

Contact the local Department of Human Services at 757-727-1946 or click this link for information on becoming a Foster Parent in Hampton, Virginia.

Hampton also has a program for individuals over age 55 who are interesting in becoming a Volunteer Foster Grandparent.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Newport News, VA:

Contact the local Department of Human Services at 757-926-6283 or by email.

Learn more about Foster Care in Newport News on this link.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Norfolk, VA:

Contact the local Department of Human Services at 757-664-7722 or Submit your contact information here.

Learn more about Foster Care in Norfolk Virginia on this link.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Portsmouth, VA:

Contact the local Department of Human Services through this online form.

Learn more about Foster Care in Portsmouth on this link.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Suffolk, VA:

Contact the local Department of Human Services at 757-514-7450 or by email.

Learn more about Foster Care in Suffolk on this link.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Virginia Beach, VA:

Contact the local Department of Human Services at 757-434-9497

Learn more about Foster Care in Virginia Beach on this link.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Virginia:

If you live in another area of Virginia and are looking for information on becoming a foster parent please Click HERE.

Becoming a Foster Parent in North Carolina:

If you live in North Carolina and are looking for information on becoming a foster parent please call 1-877-625-4371 or contact your local Department of Social Services.

These local agencies list Foster Care or Therapeutic Foster Care Services on their websites:

• • The Bair Foundation
  • First Home Care
  • Intercept Treatment Foster Care
  • Braley & Thompson
  • Embrace Treatment Foster Care
  • The Up Center
  • Families First of Virginia
  • United Methodist Family Services