I/DD Foster Licensing & Certification Transition
Foster Care Licensing and Certification:
All Foster Care Licensing and Certification duties are moving from CDDPs to ODDS on Jan. 1, 2026. CDDPs are no longer offering new orientations or trainings for individuals who have not yet met qualifications. ODDS will offer orientation sessions for new prospective providers in 2026. For further information about this please click here:
ODDS I/DD Foster Homes Licensing Page (Bookmark to keep up on the latest news)
Market Analysis Data for New Providers:
ODDS is asking individuals applying to become a new provider to do market analysis for the area they are intending to operate their business. The market analysis for the metro tri-county area continues to show the area is saturated with open beds for adult residential homes; specifically in Washington County there are between 250- 300 openings and many adult providers have one resident or even sit empty for a significant period. Washington County still has a need for children’s foster/residential homes and adult providers who have experience that could support a 2B or 2M home or one that focuses on mental health and IDD; please contact ODDS for further details on what would meet these requirements.
ODDS Children’s Residential Services may also have needs that we are unaware of; for further information on this please contact: [email protected]
Current Providers Marketing Openings:
If you are attempting to market a residential opening, please complete the statewide vacancy profile form. The form and instructions can be found here: ODHS Residential Services Provider Profiles Page
If you, as a provider, still have questions or need assistance from the county, please contact our team by email: [email protected]
Additional Resources from ODHS:
ODDS is leading this change and Washington County DD will update this page as we receive more information and you will find links to the transition updates shared by ODDS below:
ODDS Foster Transition Update 7/28/25 (Link to PDF document in English)
Types of Residential Provider Licenses
24 Hour Residence, Group and Foster homes serving people with developmental disabilities are not licensed directly by the County. If you would like to learn more about other types of providers, please visit the State of Oregon I/DD Provider Types and Prospective Provider Agencies pages to learn more:
Adult I/DD Foster Care
Information and resources on becoming an Adult Foster Care Home Provider for people with developmental disabilities
Resources and Training for Current Adult Foster Care Providers
Provides forms and resources for foster providers for people with developmental disabilities in Washington County.
Children's I/DD Foster Care
Information and resources on becoming a foster care provider for children with developmental disabilities.