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First Steps to Foster or Adopt

There are almost 700 children in foster care in Mobile and Baldwin County
and approximately 200 foster homes.
We need you!
Are you interested in become a foster or adoptive parent?


Here are a few suggestions as you begin your journey.

1. Talk with friends, family, and other foster and adoptive families. Begin now to build up your support network.
2. Learn about the Minimum Standards to become a foster parent or to adopt from foster care.
3. Discover the different agencies that license foster and adoptive families.
Local Foster Care Agencies:
  • Mobile and Baldwin County Department of Human Resources (DHR)
  • Alabama Baptist Children's Home
  • Alabama Mentor
Local Adoption Agencies
  • Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connection (APAC) - Foster Care Adoptions
  • Bethany Christian Services
  • Lifeline Children's Services
  • Children of the World
  • Agape
  • Catholic Social Services
4. Contact an agency to get information and find out about upcoming orientations or informational meetings.
Mailing Address:
​Fostering Together Gulf Coast
3251-C Old Shell Rd
​Mobile, AL 36607

Contact Information
(251) 241-3116
Mobile County:
Fostering Together Gulf Coast
3251-C Old Shell Rd
​Mobile, AL 36607

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-12:00pm

Baldwin County:
Faith Family Fellowship
7100 Spanish Fort Blvd
​Spanish Fort, AL 36527

Hours of Operation:
Wednesday: 9:30-11:30am & 4:30-6:00pm
Or By Appointment: (251) 241-3116 Ext 3
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