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.
August 15, 2024 (Virtual)
September 17, 2024 (In-person)
October 10, 2024 (Virtual)
**All classes are from 6pm - 9pm
View Complete 2024 Training Schedule (Jan 2024- June 2024)
Foster/Adoptive Parent Interest Packet
Application to become a foster parent (JFS 01691)
Rules and Policy
Roles and Responsibilities of Agency/Foster Parent
LCCS Foster Care and Adoption Policy
PreService Training
Instructions on Training Account Creation (Job Aid)
List of Required PreService Training Courses
Upcoming Course Dates and Times (if outdated, ask for current flyer)
Multiethnic Placement Act (MEPA)
How to register a MEPA related complaint
State of Ohio Discrimination Complaint Form
General Informaiton and Fact Sheets
Waiting Children - Adoptive Parent Recruitment