Lorain County Children Services

09/21/2026

Discover the impact of foster care through the voices of those who lived it!

Join us Oct. 15 at 6pm for "Beyond the System” a free panel and open conversation. Thinking about fostering? This is your chance to learn, ask, and connect. RSVP today at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/JqYjCgEhgN

Questions? Reach out to Judith Padua, Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator, at 440-329-5608 or [email protected]

09/11/2026

Thank you to the Lorain County Ohio Government Commissioners for proclaiming September as National Kinship Month here in Lorain County!

Kinship care plays a vital role in keeping children connected to their families, cultures, and communities during challenging times. Relatives who step in to care for children help create stability, strengthen families, and build a brighter future for youth across our community.

We deeply appreciate and celebrate the incredible kinship families who step up every day for Lorain County’s children. ❤️

09/09/2026

Every recovery story has the power to change minds and save lives. When people speak openly about their journeys, they reduce stigma, inspire hope, and show what real recovery looks like.

This Recovery Month, we’re celebrating the milestones reached, the relationships rebuilt, and the lives lived fully in recovery. Authentic storytelling changes how policies are shaped, how resources are allocated, and how people in recovery are supported.

Every story shared brings us closer to a more recovery-ready America.

09/02/2026

September is National Recovery Month! Each week, we will be sharing helpful information and resources from our friends SAMHSA. Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope, and long-term recovery. Every connection can make a difference.

Connections come from different places: Families. Communities. Workplaces. Schools. Local organizations. Peer support. When these pieces work together as one coordinated network, communities create the conditions where lasting recovery becomes possible for more people.

The Great American Recovery starts with a simple belief: recovery is strongest when we build it together.

08/25/2026

Join our partners at Psych and Psych Services to recognize September as National Recovery Month with their Voices for Recovery run/walk! 💜

We are getting excited for our annual Voices for Recovery Run/walk!!! Hope to see you there!!! 💜

08/24/2026

🎡 We’re at the Lorain County Fair! 🎡

Stop by the Lorain County Children Services table in Barn 19 all week long to say hi, meet our team, and spin our prize wheel!

Whether you’re curious about foster care or want to learn more about Lorain County Children Services, stop by and see us!

We can’t wait to meet you! 🎠💙

07/29/2026

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent but weren't sure where to start? Join us in just ONE WEEK on Wednesday, August 5 for our FREE Foster Care Open House & Panel, a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to learn what foster parenting is really all about.

Hear first-hand from local foster families as they share the joys, challenges, and realities of fostering. You'll learn about the licensing process, have the chance to ask questions, and discover how you can make a lasting difference in the life of a child.

No strings attached, just come, listen, and learn! This event is free to attend, but RSVP is requested as refreshments will be provided. Register today at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/NVBDmcHq5C or call 440-329-5608

If you've ever wondered whether fostering might be right for you, this is the perfect first step. One conversation could change a child's future and yours.

05/29/2026

It’s our final Foster Care Friday of May, and as we close out National Foster Care Month, we are honored to spotlight Iris and Heriberto, who became licensed foster parents with Lorain County Children Services in 2024 because they wanted to share the incredible love they have within their family. Their journey is a reminder that fostering begins with something simple but powerful: a willingness to open your heart to a child in need.

Throughout this month, we’ve celebrated foster parents who have changed lives through compassion, stability, and care. But the need for foster families in Lorain County continues, and there are children right now who need safe, supportive homes. Could you be the next family to make a difference?

Take the first step today by learning more about foster parenting at childrenservices.org/foster-parenting or by calling 440-329-5608.

Thank you to all of our incredible foster families for the love and hope you provide every day 💙