Do I need a license to be a foster or adoptive parent?

Not necessarily. Family members caring for children who are in the custody of DCS do not need to be licensed, but will still need to pass the home safety inspection.  If you are interested in becoming a foster parent for children who are in the custody of DCS and are not considered kinship, you must be licensed. If you are interested in adopting from foster care, you must be certified by the court to adopt.