Every child has a story.
Some begin with trauma, loss, or uncertainty
— but you can be safe chapter in a child’s life.
Foster Parents Needed
In Lucas County.
You Can Make a Difference.
Foster Parents Needed In Lucas County.
You Can Make a Difference.
Types of foster care and supports needed in Lucas County.
Family foster care
Welcome child(ren) into your family home and provide a path toward healing, growth, and new beginnings.
For more information,
download flier (PDF),
fill out an online interest form
and/or call 419-213-3336
Respite foster care
Planned, temporary care for children who already live with a foster family that needs time to rest, recharge, or manage emergencies.
For more information,
download flier (PDF),
fill out an online interest form
and/or call 419-213-3336
Treatment foster care
Patient and resilient individuals with advanced training, skills, or life experiences to care for children with developmental, behavioral or physical challenges.
For more information,
download flier (PDF),
fill out an online interest form
and/or call 419-213-3336
Faith-Based Community
– Answer the Call to Care.
Not everyone is called to foster or adopt…But everyone can do something to help.Your congregation can be part of a child’s story.
For more information,
download flier (PDF),
fill out an online interest form
and/or call 419-213-3336
Family foster care
Welcome child(ren) into your family home and provide a path toward healing, growth, and new beginnings.
For more information,
download flier (PDF),
fill out an online interest form
and/or call 419-213-3336
Respite foster care
Planned, temporary care for children who already live with a foster family that needs time to rest, recharge, or manage emergencies.
For more information,
download flier (PDF),
fill out an online interest form
and/or call 419-213-3336
Treatment foster care
Patient and resilient individuals with advanced training, skills, or life experiences to care for children with developmental, behavioral or physical challenges.
For more information,
download flier (PDF),
fill out an online interest form
and/or call 419-213-3336
Faith-Based Community
– Answer the Call to Care.
Not everyone is called to foster or adopt…But everyone can do something to help.Your congregation can be part of a child’s story.
For more information,
download flier (PDF),
fill out an online interest form
and/or call 419-213-3336
Learn more about becoming a foster parent
in Lucas County.
Attend a foster parent information meeting.
Learn more about becoming a foster parent in Lucas County.
Attend a foster parent information meeting.
In-Person Meetings:
Monday, June 15, 2026
4:30pm-5:30pm
Lagrange Branch Library
3422 Lagrange St, Toledo OH 43608
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
5-6pm
Locke Branch Library
703 Miami St, Toledo OH 43605
Monday, June 15, 2026 | 4:30pm-5:30pm
Lagrange Branch Library
3422 Lagrange St, Toledo OH 43608
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 5-6pm
Locke Branch Library
703 Miami St, Toledo OH 43605
Virtual Meetings:
Monday, June 15, 2026
12:00-12:30pm
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
12:00-12:30pm
Monday, June 15, 2026 | 12:00-12:30pm
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 12:00-12:30pm
Foster & Adoptive Parent Pre-Service Training ~ 2026 Schedule ~
View upcoming virtual and in-person pre-service training sessions
for prospective foster and adoptive families.
Join us at an upcoming community events:
Friday, June 12, 2026
3:00 PM
Q105 Toledo
Eric’s Throwback Skating Party
Glass City Metropark Ribbon
1505 Front Street,
Toledo, OH 43605
Saturday, June 13, 2026
12:00 PM
Career and Health Fair
Woodward High School
701 E. Central Ave.,
Toledo, OH 43608
Saturday, July 11, 2026
11AM–4PM
Padua Summer Party 2026
1416 Nebraska Ave,
Toledo, Ohio 43607
Friday, June 12, 2026
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Clever Bee Academy
Presents
Community Connections Fair
545 Woodville Rd,
Toledo, Ohio 43605
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
3rd Annual Mercy Health Fair
4126 N Holland Sylvania Rd,
Toledo, Ohio 43623
Friday, June 12, 2026 @ 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Clever Bee Academy Presents Community Connections Fair
545 Woodville Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43605
Friday, June 12, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Q105 Toledo Eric’s Throwback Skating Party
Glass City Metropark Ribbon
1505 Front Street, Toledo, OH 43605
Saturday, June 13, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Career and Health Fair
Woodward High School
701 E. Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43608
Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 11AM–4PM
Padua Summer Party 2026
1416 Nebraska Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43607
Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
3rd Annual Mercy Health Fair
4126 N Holland Sylvania Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43623
Invite LCCS to Your Event
Hosting a community event? We’d love to connect!
Invite LCCS to set up a recruitment table,
share career opportunities and information about how we serve our community.
To request our participation,
please contact Sherry Dunn, Recruitment Supervisor
Phone: 419-213-3476
Email: [email protected]
Hosting a community event?
We’d love to connect!
Invite LCCS to set up a recruitment table, share career opportunities
and information about
how we serve our community.
To request our participation,
please contact Sherry Dunn,
Recruitment Supervisor:
Phone: 419-213-3476
Email: sherry.dunn@jfs.ohio.gov
For more information, call 419-213-3336. We'd love to talk with you.
