Foster Care Services

Foster Care, also known as "out of home care", is a service provided to youth who have been removed from the care of their parents or other caregivers due to risk or experience of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Youth in out of home care are provided a stable and supportive environment while the issues that led to their removal are addressed or an alternate permanent plan can be made. 

Who is eligible?

Families who have an active dependency case through the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court are eligible for this service.

When and where is this service offered?

This service is provided through the Department of Social Services in partnership with San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to all children who are dependents or wards of the Court and are ordered into out of home placement. 

Location, directions and hours of operation

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Monday - Friday 8-5


1086 East Grand Avenue
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Tel: (805) 474-2000

Monday - Friday 8-5


9630 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422

Tel: (805) 461-6000

Monday - Friday 8-5


600 Quintana Road
Morro Bay , CA 93442

Tel: (805) 772-6405

Fax: (805) 772-6409

Monday - Friday 8-5


681 West Tefft Street Suite 1
Nipomo, CA 93444

Tel: (805) 931-1800

Monday - Friday 8-5


406 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446

Tel: (805) 237-3110

Monday - Friday 8-5


3433 South Higuera
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Tel: (805) 781-1600

FAQS

The following are placement options that are considered for Foster Care:
 

  • Relatives
  • Non-Related Extended Family Members (NREFM) – Adults known to the youth
  • Resource Family Homes
  • Foster Family Agencies (FFA) – Private agency licensure, regulated by state mandates
  • Short Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP) – A residential facility that provides an integrated program of specialized and intensive care and supervision, services and supports, and treatment

If you have questions regarding eligibility and utilization of foster care services, please contact the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services – Child Welfare at (805) 781-1700 and ask to speak to the Supervisor of the Day.

To obtain additional information or to inquire about becoming a Resource Family (previously foster parent), please contact our Resource Family Recruitment, Retention and Support line at (805) 781-1705, or visit our website at www.slofostercare.com.  Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5pm.