Cherokee Foster Parent Recruitment

Recruits and supports foster families for Cherokee children in need of placement. Preference is given to tribal citizens and relatives to keep children connected to culture and family.

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Who qualifies

Any enrolled tribal citizen

Applicant or spouse must be a tribal citizen OR be related to a Cherokee child in need of placement.

How to apply

EmailPhoneOnline Form

Email homes4kids@cherokee.org or call 918-458-6900 to begin the foster parent inquiry and certification process.

Where it's available

14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma (plus out-of-state placements for relatives)

3227 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464

Get in touch

Phone918-458-6900 Websitewww.cherokee.gov/departments/indian-child-welfare/become-a-foster-adoptive-parent Emailhomes4kids@cherokee.org

Office3227 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464

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Cherokee Foster Parent Recruitment

Recruits and supports foster families for Cherokee children in need of placement. Preference is given to tribal citizens and relatives to keep children connected to culture and family.