I/DD Foster Licensing & Certification Transition 

During the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session, the state legislature passed a budget bill that shifts the responsibility for I/DD Child and Adult Foster Licensing and Certification from local Community Developmental Disabilities Programs (CDDPs), such as Lane County DDS, to the State Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS). This change will take effect on January 1, 2026.  Lane County DDS will continue to provide case management services to the people we mutually serve, and we remain committed to maintaining a strong and collaborative relationship with the foster provider community throughout this transition and into the future.   

Important Dates

• 12/15/25:  Last day that AFH testing will be offered by Lane County DDS.  Information about future AFH testing offered by ODDS is expected to be shared on their website soon.  
  
  
• 12/31/25:  Last day that Lane County DDS will offer background checks related to I/DD Foster Homes.    
  
  

• 1/1/26:  ODDS assumes responsibility of all I/DD foster licensing & certification functions.    

Visit the ODDS Foster Licensing Website for updates: Oregon Department of Human Services : Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Foster Homes Licensing : IDD Foster Home Licensing : State of Oregon


Use this form to share your questions or feedback about this transition with ODDS.

Prospective Foster Provider Info           

Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster provider in Lane County. We deeply appreciate your commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community.

To prepare for the transition described above, the Lane County Foster Licensing Team will no longer be scheduling new foster provider orientations, effective immediately. While we expect ODDS to begin offering orientations starting in January 2026, we currently do not have further details to share.  This page will be updated with additional details as it becomes available, but you are welcome to send your questions about this transition to ODDS, using this link or to visit their website for the latest information.  

We recognize that this may be disappointing news, especially for those of you ready to take the next step in becoming a foster provider. Your passion and willingness to serve make a tremendous difference, and we sincerely hope you will reconnect with ODDS in 2026 to continue your journey.

Thank you again for your understanding and your dedication to supporting individuals with I/DD.