Foster Parenting Facts

      Foster parenting is a commitment to help a child and family through a specifically difficult period by providing consideration, understanding and guidance to the child;

      Foster parents may refuse a particular placement if they feel the placement is inappropriate for them or for meeting the specific needs of the child;

      Foster parents do receive some financial support – a monthly reimbursement to cover basic room, board and clothing expenses, plus coverage for medical and dental expenses.  Foster parents are not paid for their services;

      Foster parents may be able to adopt a child in their care; however, the goal of foster care is to return the child or youth to his or her family as soon as possible.  Any consideration of adoption is after all comprehensive efforts at returning the child home, or to relatives, are exhausted.  Specific policies regarding foster parents as an adoptive resource are available from your child placing agency.

85 N. Grant St., P.O. Box 72
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330)674-1111 or (800)971-7979
Fax:(330)674-0770 - TTY (330)674-0966
 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
(Extended hours available via appointment)