Lorain County Children Services

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.

07/24/2026

Have you ever wondered if foster parenting is right for you? The first step doesn't have to be filling out an application; it can simply be having a conversation!

Join us for our FREE Foster Care Open House & Panel on Wednesday, August 5 from 6-8pm at LCCC Lorain Learning Center, and hear directly from local foster families about what fostering is really like. They'll share their experiences, the joys and challenges of the journey, what to expect throughout the licensing process, and answer all your questions.

Children in Lorain County need caring adults willing to open their hearts and homes. If you've ever thought about becoming a foster parent, this event could be the first step in changing a child's life and your own!

Participation is free, but pre-registration is requested. Reserve your spot today at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/NVBDmcHq5C or call (440) 329-5608. We hope to see you there!

07/20/2026

And they’re off!!! 🚨☀️🏕️ This week, children will be participating in Operation Open Heart, a summer camp for boys organized by current and retired law enforcement officers from agencies across the county! Be sure to wave if you see them out and about this week!

06/26/2026

This summer, your family could grow in a way you never imagined!

Children in Lorain County need safe, supportive homes where they can heal, grow, and thrive. By becoming a foster parent, you can allow a child to remain in their own community and provide stability, encouragement, and hope during a difficult time.

Make the most of your summer, and make a lasting difference in a child's life.

Take the first step toward becoming a foster parent today by visiting childrenservices.org/foster-parenting or call (440) 329-5340.

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 💙

05/22/2026

Happy Foster Care Friday! 💙

This week, we’re proud to spotlight Tonja, a dedicated foster parent for more than 17 years. Her commitment is a powerful reminder that one person can make a lifelong difference in a child's life.

This National Foster Care Month, we need more people like Tonja.

If you've ever thought about becoming a foster parent, now is the time to take the first step! Submit an inquiry at childrenservices.org/foster-parenting or call 440-329-5608, and join us for an upcoming pre-service training to learn all about the process on May 28 (in-person) or on June 30 (virtually).

Children are waiting for a safe place to call home. Will you answer the call?

05/15/2026

It’s Foster Care Friday! 💙

This week, we are honored to spotlight Diane, who has served as a dedicated foster parent with Lorain County Children Services since 1998.

For more than 25 years, Diane has opened her heart and home to children in need, providing comfort, stability, guidance, and compassion during some of the most challenging moments in their lives. Her commitment has made a lasting impact on countless children and families throughout Lorain County.

Foster parents like Diane remind us that one caring adult can truly change a child’s life. Thank you, Diane, for your incredible dedication, selflessness, and the difference you continue to make every day. 💙

You can be like Diane, too! Visit childrenservices.org/foster-parenting to complete an inquiry form and attend one of our upcoming foster care overview sessions to learn more and take the first steps toward becoming a foster parent.