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Out of an abundance of caution and to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, certain Chickasaw Nation events, classes, facilities, etc., will be postponed, canceled or closed. For a complete list of postponements, cancellations or closures, visit the COVID-19 INFORMATION page. We will continue to update the list as the situation progresses.
The Chickasaw Nation Foster Care Program, provided by Chickasaw Nation Child Welfare Services, was developed to provide temporary or permanent care for First American children placed into tribal or state custody. Since its inception, the foster care program has aggressively worked toward a goal of providing safe and nurturing care for custody children.
Congress passed The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in 1878. In response to the alarmingly high number of First American children being removed from their homes by both public and private agencies, this federal law seeks to keep First American children with First American families. The Chickasaw Nation continuously seeks applicants who can meet the requirements for certification through the tribe in order to provide children with culturally appropriate homes.
To become a foster care or adoptive parent with the Chickasaw Nation, prospective applicants must:
Required forms are available at the above address or can be emailed or mailed upon request. The program is always looking for appropriate families for children.
If you are interested in becoming a foster care provider or adoptive parent with the Chickasaw Nation, please contact Chickasaw Nation Child Welfare Services at (580) 310-7900.
This service is available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
This service is not available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
This service is available both inside and outside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
Foster Care Program Application
(580) 310-7900
(580) 222-2910