EBR couldn't operate without the exceptional kindness of our network of foster homes. Opening your home to a bird in need is a truly wonderful gift, and it is one that not only provides a safe landing spot for a bird in need but is incredibly rewarding to the foster family as well! If you live in the state of Oregon, you are likely eligible to be a foster volunteer. Follow the steps below to become a foster "parront".

Foster homes must be within a reasonable distance of Portland, Eugene, or Roseburg. In general, a reasonable distance is considered to be 2 hours. Keep this in mind if you choose to continue. 
 

How do I foster?
 

1. Bird Care Class: Start by taking our free online class. This will give you the basics when it comes to parrot ownership and some helpful information about what to expect. 
    

2. Questionnaire: Once you pass the Bird Care Class, you will be emailed an adoption questionnaire. This is our way of getting to know you and what kinds of birds you would be willing to foster. (Because EBR is entirely volunteer-run, communication can be delayed by up to a week)

    

3. Home Inspection: One of our volunteers will work with you to conduct a 30- to 60-minute virtual home inspection using Google Meet. During the inspection, we will have you give us a tour of all the areas of the home that humans typically frequent (living rooms, family rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, etc.) to look for potential bird hazards and to answer any questions you might have about parrot ownership.
    

4. Connect: Our Bird Coordinator will email you to see if you would be interested in fostering any of the birds on our waitlist.