Future Foster Parents

Please Join Us At An Upcoming Foster Parenting Overview To Learn More About Fostering/Adoption In Lorain County

The Agency Overview sessions listed below are a no obligation way to learn about fostering with Lorain County Childrren Services. This meeting will help you understand more about foster care in Lorain County and help you decide if this right for you and your family. LCCS offers this Agency Overview monthly either in person or virtually and strongly suggests this as your step one on your journey to helping Lorain county's families and children. See schedule below or call or email Judith Padua at (440) 329-5608 for more information.

March 25, 2026 (In-person)

April 29, 2026 (Virtual)

May 28, 2026 (In-person)

June 30, 2026 (Virtual)

Attend any of the above Overview Sessions in order to start Preservice Training on April 11, April 18, April 25, 2026.

**All overview sessions are from 6pm - 9pm

Foster Care Open House & Youth Panel

Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent or wondered what the process involves? Join us on Tuesday, April 7th from 6-8pm at Lorain County Community College Wellington Learning Center, 151 Commerce Dr., Wellington, OH 44090, to learn more about how you can make a difference in the life of a child.

During this event, you will have the opportunity to meet members of our foster care team, learn about the application and licensing process, and ask questions in a welcoming and informal setting. Whether you are just beginning to explore the idea or are ready to take the next step, this event is a great place to start!

A special part of the evening will feature a youth panel of young adults who have experienced the foster care system. They will share their personal stories, perspectives, and insights about what supportive foster families meant to them during their time in care.

This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is requested so we can plan refreshments accordingly. RSVP at https://forms.office.com/g/AiwZEEjzqw

We hope you will join us to learn more about foster care and how you can help provide safety, stability, and support for children in our community.