Make Becoming a Foster Parent Part of Your Fall Routine
Help LCCS reach its goal of licensing 400 new foster homes in 2016!
(TOLEDO, Ohio–August 10, 2016)—The kids are heading back to school, and soon the leaves will be turning bright colors. There’s no better time for individuals and families to get trained as licensed foster/adoptive caregivers through Lucas County Children Services (LCCS)! The agency is looking for families willing to foster children of all ages, from babies to teens, as well as groups of brothers and sisters. Just like leaves on the trees, the children we serve come in all shapes and sizes, and you might be just the right foster parent for one of them!
The agency is again providing its free information and training classes to prepare you for fostering or adopting. Tuesday/Thursday evening classes begin September 6 and run through October 13, from
6 to 9 p.m. Saturday classes are scheduled from October 15 through November 19, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Classes take place at the agency’s offices at 705 Adams Street in downtown Toledo. For information or to register for either session, 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; all adults in the household must attend training
• Can own or rent a home with at least two bedrooms; that home must pass a safety inspection
• Can work outside the home
• Must demonstrate a source of income sufficient to care for yourself
• 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.
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Press Release Contact Name: Lucas County Children Services
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