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LUCAS COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES SEEKING NEW FOSTER FAMILIES
Help Lucas County Children By Becoming A Licensed Foster/Adoptive Parent.
(TOLEDO, Ohio–July 7, 2015)—Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) needs foster families, and is offering three upcoming sessions of classes to help individuals and families to become licensed foster/adoptive caregivers. LCCS is seeking families willing to foster children of all ages, particularly young children and groups of three or more brothers and sisters who have been victims of abuse or neglect.
The agency provides free information and training classes at its offices, located at 705 Adams Street in downtown Toledo. Classes are scheduled to accommodate a variety of schedules:
• A Monday through Saturday session takes place August 17–22, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Tuesday/Thursday evening classes run September 8–October 15, from 6 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday sessions run October 17–November 21, 2015, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
To register for any of these sessions, please call 419-213-3336 or visit www.lucaskids.net.
Qualifying to be a foster or adoptive parent is easier than you think. You...
• Must be at least 18 years of age to adopt; 21 to become a foster parent
• Can be married, single or in a relationship
• Can own or rent a home with at least two bedrooms
• Can work outside the home
• Must demonstrate a source of income sufficient to care for yourself
• Need a safety inspection for your home
• Agree to a background check
• Receive free training
• Receive financial support, based on your child(ren)’s needs
About Lucas County Children Services
The mission of Lucas County Children Services is to lead the community in the protection of children at risk of abuse and neglect. This is accomplished by working with families, service providers and community members to assess risk and coordinate community-based services resulting in safe, stable and permanent families for children.
Press Release Contact Name: Julie Malkin
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Press Release Contact Phone: 419-213-3336
Organization Name: Lucas County Children Services
Website or Link: www.lucaskids.net
Organization Address: 705 Adams St., Toledo, OH, 43604