Christian Foster Care in Citrus County, Florida

The need for foster families in Citrus County

Children in Citrus County enter foster care because of abuse, neglect, or family crisis, often with little notice and significant disruption to their lives. In a county with a more rural landscape and a limited number of licensed foster homes, finding local placements can be especially challenging.

When foster families are not available nearby, children may be placed outside Citrus County, increasing travel time for school, family visits, and court appointments. Local foster homes play a critical role in helping children remain connected to familiar people and places during an already difficult transition.

A Door of Hope partners with Christian families to help provide safe, stable homes rooted in compassion, consistency, and care.

Cities and communities we serve in Citrus County

A Door of Hope serves children and families throughout Citrus County, including:

• Inverness

• Homosassa

• Crystal River

• Lecanto

• Hernando

• Floral City

Having foster families located throughout Citrus County helps reduce long travel distances and provides children with greater stability and continuity.

Foster care needs unique to Citrus County

Because Citrus County has fewer licensed foster families and a larger geographic footprint, children in care often face challenges related to distance and placement availability.

Some of the greatest needs in Citrus County include foster families willing to:

• Provide care close to a child’s home community

• Support sibling placements

• Offer stability in rural or semi-rural areas

In Citrus County, each additional foster family significantly increases the likelihood that a child can remain close to home.

How A Door of Hope supports foster families in Citrus County

Foster families in Citrus County receive ongoing support from A Door of Hope, including:

• Faith-based foster parent training and licensing

• Ongoing advocacy and relational support

• Trauma-informed education and resources

• Practical help during placements and transitions

• A supportive community of Christian foster families

Our team works closely with local child welfare partners and churches to ensure families feel supported and equipped throughout their foster care journey.

How to get started as a foster parent in Citrus County

Becoming a foster parent in Citrus County begins with a simple first step.

1. Attend a one-hour online foster care info session

2. Begin the foster parent licensing process

3. Get matched with a child or sibling group in need