Foster Parent Information Session - Montgomery County Child Welfare

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent and protecting some of the most vulnerable children in our county?

If so, please join us for an informational session. Over coffee and dessert, you will hear from county child welfare workers, current foster parents, and how the grassroots organization Montgomery County Vulnerable Children Christian Church Network is growing to come along side and support those who have stepped up to say "yes" to being a foster parent.

Who is in foster care?
Children in foster care have been removed from their homes due to
some form of abuse or neglect that posed a significant risk to their
safety. They are Montgomery County children and they come from all
backgrounds--a variety of social and economic backgrounds, from every race, religion and nationality. Their ages range from infancy to young adult. These children are not orphans and have experienced significant trauma. Foster parents are trusted to keep children safe while Child Welfare Services works with the biological parents to put services and a plan in place so that children will be safe upon reunification. Only if this plan cannot be achieved is there a possibility of adoption.

Who should attend a foster parent informational session?
Information Sessions are open to Montgomery County residents over the age of 21 years. The most important qualification to become a foster parent is a desire to protect children. The second most important is flexibility! Since foster care is a government program, the requirements to become a foster parent are mandated by law. We are not able to make exceptions: Prospective foster parents must be US citizens or legal permanent residents, own or rent their home in Montgomery County, have never been indicated for child maltreatment, have never been convicted of a violent crime, and their financial income exceeds their financial need.

Can my child attend the informational session?
We ask that no children attend our Information Sessions due to the content of the presentation. However, we have childcare available upon request (must pre-register).

PLEASE REGISTER AT clarksburgchurch.com/foster