Become a Foster Parent with Our Ohio Mentor Program

Your home, love, and support can make a difference in the life of a child in foster care.

Ready to become a foster parent?
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For over 40 years, Mentor Foster Care has been helping children find loving homes. 

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and cared for. As a foster parent, you can make a lasting difference in a child’s life by offering love, stability, and a place to grow.

You don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to guide and support you every step of the way—with skill development, resources, and a caring team to help you succeed.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is a great time to take the first step. Make a difference in a child's life – start today!

Ongoing Trusted Support 

  • Over 20 years experience with a compassionate, dedicated team

  • Education in Family Vistas, our exclusive clinical foster care model

  • Comprehensive, child and family centered matching process

  • Ongoing foster parent education, support, and recognition

  • 24-hour emergency support and dedicated certification assistance
Start Your Foster Parent Journey!

Words From Our Foster Parents

“Ohio Mentor made licensing a breeze! There were a variety of methods to complete skill development, which were especially notable as it allowed us the flexibility to still support the needs of our biological children in the home.”

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DAYTON FOSTER PARENT Maggie Wibbeler

"We chose to transfer to Ohio Mentor because the agency we were with did not offer therapeutic services, skill development, or resources for the children in our care. Transferring our license to Ohio Mentor was a smooth process."

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AKRON FOSTER PARENTS The Robins

"We chose Ohio Mentor at the recommendation of friends. Our caseworkers have been amazingly supportive! Skill development with other foster parents at the office has started to feel more like family get-togethers."

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ELYRIA FOSTER PARENTS The Watchorn Family

Requirements to Becoming a Foster Parent

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must have an extra bedroom for child (room share allowed)
  • Must complete a background check. 

*Background checks are an important part of becoming a foster parent and will only be completed after your application has been submitted. Background checks includes Child Protective Services.

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Our Ohio Locations

We're helping children find loving homes throughout the state of Ohio.

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