There’s a growing need for foster families in Northeast Ohio. More parents are struggling with drug addiction, which means more kids are being removed from their homes. This video from
Foster Care
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There is an increase in the number of kids going into foster care due to the opioid epidemic. Child welfare agencies across Northeast Ohio are seeing firsthand the impact it has on the family unit when a parent is a substance abuser. Children are likely to be removed from that environment until mom, dad or both recover, or they could be placed permanently. Agencies are hoping new foster parents answer the call to help kids in need. ...
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National Foster Care month is a great time to honor those in our community who serve as foster parents, but also to remember there is still a great need for kids to find homes in Northeast Ohio. One local agency shares information about the process, detailing what families and individuals can expect along the road to becoming a foster or foster-to-adopt parent. ...
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Families thinking of adoption or foster care are likely to come across a group of kids — siblings — who might not only want to be placed with a family, but hope their brothers and sisters can come, too. In honor of National Foster Care Month this May, learn more about the importance of placing siblings in foster care together, including benefits for the children and the overall family unit. ...
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