LOCAL FOSTER PARENT MEETING TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK
State officials say there is a need for foster parents in Washington County.
An informational meeting is set for Tuesday, July 12 for anyone interested in becoming a foster parent.
Discussion will include basic requirements, training, and responsibilities.
According to the Department of Family and Protective Services, more than 20 children have been removed from their homes in the last year in Washington County, and at any given time, more than 40 children are in foster care in the area.
The prospective foster/adoptive parents may be single or married and must:
Be at least 21 years of age, financially stable and responsible mature adults
Complete an application (staff assistance is available).
Share information regarding their background and lifestyle.
Provide relative and non-relative references, show proof of marriage and/or divorce (if applicable), and agree to a home study which includes visits with all household members,
Allow staff to complete a criminal history background check and an abuse/neglect check on all adults in the household.
Attend at the free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children.
The meeting will be hosted by the Department of Family and Protective Services, Tuesday, July 12th, at 6 p.m. at the Child Protective Services office at 2248 South Market Street.
Foster care Information meetings are free and open to the public.