Preparing Teens for Young Adulthood
Editor’s note: In a previous edition of Caring for Kids, we introduced you to the LCCS Independent Living caseworkers and advocates who work directly with youth ages 14-18. This article explores how that LCCS team prepares some 200 teens for young adulthood and beyond. Teens live in a lot of different settings in Lucas County—with foster or kinship caregivers, in group homes, and, […]
January – LCCS Community Conversation
Lucas County Children Services is starting the New Year by bringing its community conversation events to a new neighborhood. LCCS will be at the Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd, Toledo, OH 43614 on Monday January 26, from 5 – 7pm This community conversation and listening session will provide the opportunity for residents to […]
Learn About Foster Care
The New Year is the perfect time to learn about becoming a foster parent. There is a shortage of foster families in our area LCCS is offering two opportunities in January to learn about the need, and the requirements for becoming a foster caregiver. These are free, informational programs open to all. In-Person […]