Your Trusted Foster Family Agency in
Fontana
San Bernardino County’s foster care system serves thousands of children who need safe, loving homes. Knotts Family Agency provides foster care services in Fontana, CA, with an approach that prioritizes foster parents as our primary clients. Whether you’re considering foster care, foster-adopt, or respite care, we come to you with resources, training, and unwavering advocacy.
Our philosophy is simple: Happy parents nurture children. Families trust Knotts Family Agency because we offer compassionate training, transparent financial reimbursements, and exclusive wellness benefits that set us apart from other adoption agencies in Fontana.
A Partner for Your Mission
When you open your home to fostering with KFA, you are partnering with an organization that recognizes your commitment. We believe that supporting you as a resource parent is the best way to support the children who depend on you.
With a vibrant community, a rich history along Euclid Avenue, and destinations like the Ontario Mills, the area offers a supportive environment for children to heal. When you partner with KFA, you gain access to one of our 11 regional support centers, strategically located to bring services closer to your neighborhood.
- San Bernardino, Rialto
- Redlands, Yucaipa
- Highland, Loma Linda, Grand Terrace
- Chino, Ontario
- Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Montclair
- Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Adelanto, Barstow
Three Ways to Help Children
San Bernardino County offers multiple pathways for supporting children in foster care. Each option provides meaningful ways to make a lasting impact. Whether you’re ready for full-time fostering, interested in adoption, or prefer flexible respite care in Fontana, Knotts Family Agency guides you through the process and ensures you have the support you need.
Traditional foster care involves providing temporary care for children while their biological families work toward reunification. As a foster parent, you’ll transport children to family visits, medical appointments, and therapy sessions. Foster parents receive comprehensive training in trauma-informed care and behavioral management. Knotts Family Agency social workers visit regularly to provide coaching and ensure you have the resources you need.
In California, the term “resource parent” refers to caregivers approved for both fostering and adopting. While “foster parent” is commonly used, resource family approval prepares you for either pathway from the start. The foster-adopt path is ideal for families interested in providing permanency. Some children have concurrent plans where reunification is attempted while an adoptive family is simultaneously identified.
Not sure if you’re ready for full-time fostering? Respite care allows you to support the foster care community on a flexible schedule. Respite providers care for children for short periods, generally no more than 14 nights. You decide how many nights per month you’re available and receive the same reimbursement rates as resource parents.
The Parent Delight Difference: How We Support Foster Parents
At most foster family agencies, the child is the primary client. At Knotts Family Agency, you are our priority. We call it Parent Delight, and it drives everything we do.
Foster Care: Provide a Safe, Nurturing Home
Traditional foster care involves providing temporary care for children while their biological families work toward reunification. As a foster parent, you’ll transport children to family visits, medical appointments, and therapy sessions. Foster parents receive comprehensive training in trauma-informed care and behavioral management. Knotts Family Agency social workers visit regularly to provide coaching and ensure you have the resources you need.
Foster-Adopt: A Unified Path to Building Your Family
In California, the term “resource parent” refers to caregivers approved for both fostering and adopting. While “foster parent” is commonly used, resource family approval prepares you for either pathway from the start. The foster-adopt path is ideal for families interested in providing permanency. Some children have concurrent plans where reunification is attempted while an adoptive family is simultaneously identified.
Respite Care: Make a Difference on Your Schedule
Not sure if you’re ready for full-time fostering? Respite care allows you to support the foster care community on a flexible schedule. Respite providers care for children for short periods, generally no more than 14 nights. You decide how many nights per month you’re available and receive the same reimbursement rates as resource parents.
Why Choose Knotts Family Agency
At Knotts Family Agency, we recognize that supported parents create the best outcomes. Our comprehensive support system, local expertise, and exclusive benefits reflect over three decades of refining our approach to serve the families who serve children.
Over 30 Years of Trusted Service
Knotts Family Agency has served the Inland Empire region for 34 years. Founded in 1992, we’ve built our reputation on delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of care for both children and resource parents.
Serving Families Where They Are
Our Regional Support Centers ensure that support is readily available, no matter where you are. We provide regular home visits, reducing the need for in-office visits. This approach ensures that support and assistance are always at hand.
Local Expertise in San Bernardino County
Our social workers are familiar with San Bernardino County’s specific requirements and available resources. When you work with Knotts Family Agency, you benefit from our established relationships with county officials and a deep understanding of how the system operates.
Meeting Local Needs
San Bernardino County has a high need for bilingual homes, particularly Spanish-English speaking families. The county also needs families willing to care for sibling groups, which keeps siblings together and provides emotional stability. Older youth and teens represent another underserved population who often face fewer placement options.
Connected to Local Resources
Knotts Family Agency connects resource parents with local therapists who specialize in childhood trauma and behavioral challenges. Our social workers know which providers accept Medi-Cal and have experience working with foster children, ensuring quality care.
Begin Your Journey Today
Ready to explore becoming a foster parent with a foster care agency in Fontana that prioritizes your success?
Request Your Application
Contact our team to request your Resource Family Approval application. We’ll walk you through the initial requirements, answer your questions about the approval process, and connect you with a dedicated support specialist who will be your advocate from day one.
Schedule Your Personal Appointment
Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll schedule a personal appointment at your home or another convenient location. We’ll discuss your goals, answer questions, and explain the next steps.
Families throughout the region have found that partnering with Knotts Family Agency provides the support, resources, and respect they need to succeed as foster parents.
Start Your Foster Parent Journey Today
Are you ready to explore the rewards of making a lasting impact through foster care in Corona? Our team is here to help make that a reality with full support and a parent-centric approach. Take the first step today by connecting with us online or calling 805-399-7032 to talk with our compassionate specialists.
