If you suspect child abuse, call our 24/7 Hotline   |   419-213-2273 (CARE)

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TYPES OF CARE:

Kinship Care

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The Need for Kinship Care
In Lucas County

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Requirements & Steps

You must be 21 years old to foster, and 18 years old to adopt. All married or unmarried partners in the home must complete the entire process. Miss a class? We offer training several times a year, and have daytime, evening and weekend classes. Still having problems completing the training? Talk to our recruitment caseworkers.

Once you complete the preservice training, and submit a completed application then a caseworker will begin the home study process to determine if your family is ready, appropriate and meets the state’s licensing requirements to become a foster parent.

Once you are licensed family (general) foster home, you will be required to attend ongoing training and complete 40 hours of training hours every two years. Treatment foster parents are asked to complete 60 hours in the two-year period.

Questions?

Thank you for your interest in learning more about becoming a foster parent!
Please fill out the form below to help us best direct your inquiry. A member of our staff will be in contact to discuss fostering with you.

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LCCS Kinship Care Unit

Sherry Dunn at 419-213-3476 • [email protected]
Vonda Williams at 419-213-3692 • [email protected]

Call Our Hotline 419-213-3336

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LCCS Mission Statement

Our mission is to lead the community in the protection of children at risk of abuse and neglect. This is accomplished by working with families, service providers and community members to assess risk and coordinate community-based services resulting in safe, stable, and permanent families for children.

Lucas County Children Services

705 Adams St., Toledo, OH 43604
Directions

Switchboard is answered 24/7
Phone: (419) 213-3200  •  Fax: (419) 327-3291

Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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