Christian Foster Care Across the Counties We Serve
Serving children, families, and churches across west-central and southwest Florida.
A Door of Hope partners with Christian families and churches to care for children in foster care across multiple Florida counties. While the need looks different in every community, the heart of foster care remains the same: providing safe, stable homes where children can experience hope and belonging.
Use the links below to explore foster care opportunities in your county and learn how you can get involved.
Counties We Serve
Each county page shares local context about the need for foster families, the communities served, and how A Door of Hope supports families in that area.
Tampa Bay
Central Florida & North-Central Florida
Southwest Florida
(Each county page includes local cities, foster care needs, and next steps.)
Why local foster care matters
Foster care is deeply local. Children often enter care suddenly and benefit greatly from remaining close to their schools, extended family, and familiar surroundings.
When foster families are available within a child’s county:
Sibling groups are more likely to stay together
School and community connections are preserved
Transitions are less disruptive
That’s why A Door of Hope focuses on recruiting, training, and supporting foster families directly within the communities we serve.
How A Door of Hope supports foster families
No matter which county you live in, foster families with A Door of Hope receive:
Faith-based foster parent training and licensing
Ongoing advocacy and relational support
Trauma-informed education and resources
Practical help during placements and transitions
A community of other Christian foster families
Our team works closely with local child welfare partners and churches to ensure families feel equipped, encouraged, and supported every step of the way.
Get involved in foster care near you
Whether you are exploring foster care for the first time or looking for ways to support foster families in your community, your next step starts here.
Ways to get involved:
Become a foster parent
Support foster families through your church
Learn more by attending an online info session
For churches across our counties
Churches play a vital role in caring for vulnerable children and supporting foster families. From prayer and encouragement to practical support, local churches help make foster care sustainable for families.
If your church is located in one of the counties we serve, we would love to partner with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Door of Hope serves children and families across multiple counties in west-central and southwest Florida, including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Lake, Marion, Hernando, Sumter, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties.
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Foster parents are typically licensed in the county where they live. If you reside in one of the counties we serve, our team can walk you through the licensing process and help determine placement options that best support children in your community.
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Yes. While the core purpose of foster care is the same, the needs can vary by community. Some counties have higher needs for sibling placements, others for teenagers, and some face challenges related to housing availability or long travel distances. Our county pages provide more specific local context.
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Regardless of location, foster families with A Door of Hope receive faith-based training and licensing support, ongoing advocacy, trauma-informed resources, and a supportive community of other Christian foster families.
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No. Single adults who meet licensing requirements are welcome to pursue foster parenting. Families of many different shapes and sizes can play a meaningful role in foster care.
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The timeline varies, but most families complete training and licensing within a few months. Attending an online info session is the best first step to understand the process and timeline in more detail.
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Yes. Foster care is usually temporary, with reunification as the primary goal whenever possible. Foster families provide care, stability, and support during a child’s time in foster care.
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The best first step is to attend a one-hour online foster care info session. This provides an overview of foster care, answers common questions, and helps you determine whether fostering or supporting foster families is the right next step for you.