Foster Care Services | Washington County Department Of Job And Family Services

204 Davis Avenue, Marietta, OH 45750

Eligibility

Prospective foster parents must: Be at least 21 years old; Pass criminal records check; Complete pre-service training; Complete the home-study process including a home inspection; Other details provided upon request.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

(740) 373-1856

Fax

(740) 373-3485

Voice

https://www.wcdjfs.com/WCDJFSChildrensServices.html

Languages

None.

Application process

Call or visit the office for information.

Fees

No fee to be a foster parent. Call for details.

Service area

Washington County, Ohio

Description

Arranges placement of children, who have been court-ordered into the agency's custody because of abuse/neglect/dependency, into licensed foster placement sites until children can be reunited with family or adopted. Identifies, enlists, trains, and certifies adults who are willing and qualified to provide foster care services in their homes for children in agency custody. Provides on-going, supportive services to foster parents; children in foster care; and the children's families of origin who are working on reunification plans.

Data provided by

211 Pathways

What's Here

Foster Parent/Family Recruitment Foster Home Placement

Providing organization

Washington County Department Of Job And Family Services

Provides adult protective services, food assistance, MEDICAID application services, Ohio Works First, child care assistance and job placement services.