Health and Human Services
Developmental Disabilities- Foster Care
Non-relative foster homes for people with developmental disabilities in Lane County provide care and services in a safe, secure, home-like environment. Care includes 24 hour supervision, the provision of room and board, assistance with the activities of everyday living (from grooming and eating to participation in leisure activities) and access to services which help residents develop appropriate skills to maintain or increase their level of functioning.
Adult Foster Care Exam Information
Testing is offered in a classroom setting on a walk-in basis. There will be two sessions available during the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. One session will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm and the next session will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Lane County Developmental Disabilities office. Please make sure that you have completed all of the training that is required before taking the test. When you are ready to test, please allow at least an hour to complete the test and make sure that you and completed page 4 from the training manual and bring it with you to the test. Testing will not be allowed unless you have this page.
Adult Foster Care Basic Exam Training Material
The Developmental Disabilities Adult Foster Care Basic Exam Training Manual can be accessed at:
DHS Adult Foster Care Training Manual
The Developmental Disabilities Adult Foster Care Basic Exam Training Videos can be accessed at:
DHS Foster Care Training Video
Resources
Foster Provider Training Resources: Class & Self Study Materials
Becoming A Foster Care Provider
If you are interested in becoming a foster care provider please call the DDS office at 682-3695.
Flyers
Mandatory Abuse Reporting Flyer Mandatory Abuse Reporting
Forms
Balancing Test PDF format MS Word Format
Resident's Bill of Rights PDF format MS Word Format
Fire Drill Evacuation Record PDF format MS Word Format
Expense Request for over $100 PDF format MS Word Format
Incident Report Form PDF format MS Word Format
Incident Report - Physical Restraint PDF format MS Word Format
MAR (Medication AdministrationRecord) PDF format MS Word Format
Medication Orders PDF format MS Word Format
Physician's Visit Report PDF format MS Word Format
Personal Property Record PDF format MS Word Format
Progress Notes PDF format MS Excel Format
Release of Information form PDF format MS Word Format
Residential Financial Record Tracking form PDF format MS Word Format
Resident Summary Sheet PDF format MS Word Format
Supervision Agreement PDF format MS Word Format
Vacation Trip Form MS Word Format
Medication Disposal Record PDF format MS Word Format
FCH Safety Plan Template PDF Format MS Word Format