Navajo Nation · CHILD CARE
Foster Care Program
Monthly financial maintenance payments for licensed foster parents caring for children placed by Navajo DFS. Payments vary by the child’s age and needs. Navajo and non-Navajo adults may apply; caregivers may live on or off the reservation.
Who's eligible
Open to All
Open to Navajo and non-Navajo adults, married or single, from any income level, residing on or off the Navajo Nation. Must complete the foster care application packet, home study, fingerprinting, background checks, and pre-placement training to receive licensure.
Where it's offered
Nationwide
Open to foster parents residing on or off the Navajo Nation.
Location:
Multiple DFS field offices across the Navajo Nation; see ndcfs.org/locations/
How to apply
Contact any DFS field office to request a foster care application packet. Process includes fingerprinting, background checks, home visits, home study, and required training. Phone: 928-871-6986 | info@ndcfs.org.
Phone In-Person
Contact
Phone: 928-871-6986
Email: info@ndcfs.org
Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-15.