Foster and Adopt - Medina County Job and Family Services

 

Got Questions about Being a Foster Parent? 

Join Our Next Online Informational Seminar

Quick, convenient and confidential.  It's everything you need to know and nothing you have to do next. 

Our next event is September 15th at 7pm. 

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Foster Parent Informational Meetings

Knowledge is Power

We know.  You're not sure.  You are interested in learning more about what it takes to be a foster parent, what to expect, what to think about.

Maybe you're very interested but just have a few questions.  Maybe the idea has just crossed your mind and you are nowhere near being ready to commit.

Or maybe you're somewhere in between.  Join us for our monthly informational seminars.  They are held online, making them convenient, confidential and efficient. 

We'll cover the topics below in less than 30 minutes, with plenty of room for questions and answers if you have them.  Click here to Pre-Register and we'll send you a link to join.  

 

foster, adopt

    Meet the MCJFS Team   

adopt, foster

    Foster Care FAQ   

kinship, foster and adopt

 What To
Expect 

resources

Next Steps and Q&A

The Joys of Being a Foster Parent

Everyone knows that being a parent is not "rainbows and unicorns".  Its the same with being a Foster Parent

Yet, there can be so much joy, fulfillment and lifelong impact that comes from being a foster parent.  Not just for you, but for every foster child who is provided a home, a family, and a chance.

This video is unscripted, unrehearsed, raw and real.  We asked the questions of our foster parents that you might ask.  These are their stories. We hope it inspires you to learn more about becoming a foster parent.

View more videos from some of our amazing Foster Parents here:  Click to visit our YouTube channel

 

Want More Information Without Waiting

Maybe you just can't wait.  We get it!  And we're here.  Call or text Layne Hedden at (330) 667-0167, or email info@fostermedina.com.

You can also learn more from these helpful resources. 

Foster Medina Podcast.Foster Medina.com 

Or Check Out These FAQ

We will address some of this information in the informational meeting.  But you can learn more in advance if you'd like.  And these questions may lead to great follow up questions we can discuss later.

Knowledge is power! 

Medina County
Job and Family Services
232 Northland Drive
Medina, OH 44256
Office: (330) 722-9300
Toll Free: (800) 783-5070 
Fax: (330) 722-3383

CHILD SUPPORT
Phone: (330) 722-9398
Toll-Free: (800) 706-2732
Fax: (330) 722-9238
Email: medina_child_support_01@jfs.ohio.gov
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