Give a Home of Safety and Healing to Oregon’s Most Vulnerable Children

Fostering is a journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. We provide the advocacy, resources, and community you need to succeed.

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  • Deep Community

We’ve Been Supporting Families Like Yours Since 1996

The Oregon Resource Family Alliance (ORFA) understands the weight of the responsibility you carry. We know that to care for the child, we must care for the parent. As a statewide association, we leverage decades of experience to improve the quality of the foster care system. Our mission is simple: Make Oregon foster homes the best they can be.

Fostering is Rewarding, But The System Can Be Overwhelming

Many foster parents feel isolated, undervalued, or unsure of how to navigate the complexities of the system.
  • Feeling Unsupported?
We connect you with local resources – from training to tools to real-life support, you will have what you need right when you need them—so you’re equipped, empowered, and never alone.
  • Lacking a Voice?
We’re your voice at the Capitol—taking action, pushing for change, and fighting for policies that lift up resource families across Oregon.
  • Need Community?

We have a community that truly “gets it”. Step into a community of families who understand the journey, cheer you on, and show up with real encouragement, real solutions, and real heart.

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What We Do

Shoulder to Shoulder Training

Shoulder to Shoulder Conference

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How to Build a Stronger Foster Home

1. Join the Association

Become a member today to instantly connect with a statewide network of support.

2. Access Resources

Utilize our training, legislative updates, and community events to grow your skills.

3. Change Lives

Provide a stable, healing environment where Oregon’s most vulnerable children can thrive.

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Without Support

  • Foster parents burn out and quit.
  • Children face more placement disruptions.
  • You feel alone in a complex system.

With ORFA Membership

  • You have a powerful advocate in your corner.
  • Homes become sanctuaries of safety and healing.
  • You join a legacy of compassion and strength.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Your membership directly supports our efforts to acquire safe and welcoming homes for abused or neglected children.
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