Foster Parent/family Recruitment | Licking County Department Of Job And Family Services

Foster parents are needed to provide temporary homes and care for children who are unable to live in their own homes due to the substantial risk of abuse and/or neglect. There is a very great need for more foster parents. Currently, there are not enough foster parents in Licking County to serve the increasing number of children who are placed in foster care. Too often children are placed in foster homes in other counties, which makes it more difficult to provide services to the child, foster family and birth family.

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211 Pathways

Physical Address

74 South Second Street, Newark, OH 43055

Hours

Mon-Fri 7am-4:30pm.

Application process

Applicants must attend training and complete a home study process with agency representative to help determine the best match for children and family. Orientation training and ongoing training provided to enhance knowledge and skills in working with foster children.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

18 years of age (your spouse as well as you if you are married); may be single or married; may rent or own your own home; and have a good understanding of children's needs.

Service area

Licking County, Ohio

Agency info

Licking County Department Of Job And Family Services

A combined Agency administering Federal, State, and County Programs involving employment & training services, self-sufficiency services (cash assistance, medical coverage, food assistance, etc.) and social services for children and adults.