Foster & Adoptive Parents Pre-Service Training Series
Our Foster & Adoptive Parents Preservice Training Series consists of fifteen (15) required courses.
Lucas County Foster Parent Classes
Public children services agency
Each county has its own public children services agency (PCSAs) that is responsible for providing child welfare services for the county. Most county agencies complete foster care homestudies for families who are considering fostering children.
Pathways is a community-based social service organization specializing in foster care, adoption, residential care, and behavioral health services. Founded by foster parents in 1992, Pathways’ mission is transforming lives, families, and communities.
You’ve done your research, and now you’re ready to start the process of becoming a foster parent. The next step is contacting an agency. What does that involve? More research! In Ohio, foster parents have the choice to be certified by a private agency or by a county public children services agency.