Open Your Heart to a Waiting Child

Sonoma County has a growing number of infants, children and youth whose families are unable to meet their physical and/or emotional needs. At the same time, there is a serious shortage of caring foster families willing and able to provide safe, loving homes for children and teens, including those approaching adulthood.

Foster parents are needed for boys and girls of all ages and ethnic backgrounds for short and long term care. People who are willing and able to care for older children, siblings, and children who may return to their parents are especially needed.

Both couples and single people, with or without children, may become foster parents. Renters are also welcome and two children may often share a bedroom. A monthly stipend is paid for each child, and medical and dental coverage are provided. Training and support are also provided.

Foster care information meetings are held monthly at Sonoma County Family, Youth & Children’s Services.
If you or someone you know is considering becoming a foster parent,
please call Rita Jacobs, Foster Home Recruiter, at (707) 565-4274.

Foster Parent Information Meeting Dates

 

Summer 2009 to Winter 2010

Thank you for your interest in foster parenting! We regret that we cannot provide child care during the meeting, however, teenagers are welcome to come and learn about becoming a foster family.

All meetings are held from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Family, Youth & Children’s Services, 

1747 Copperhill Parkway, Santa Rosa 95403

Please RSVP to Rita Jacobs, Foster Home Recruiter and Developer, preferably at least one week ahead. Phone 565-4274. 

Tuesday August 11

Wednesday September 9

Wednesday October 7 

Tuesday November 17 

No December meeting

Tuesday January 5, 2010