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Foster Parent Information Meeting
About This Event
Interested in becoming a foster parent? Not sure where to get started? Join us for an in-person information session to learn more and get answers to all your questions!
Wake County is recruiting foster families for the following:
- Children/youth ages: 0-17
- Sibling groups
- Medically fragile
- Special needs (i.e. emotional, developmental)
- Short-term emergency care
- Respite
At this meeting, we'll be discussing:
- The core values of foster care;
- Reasons children may enter into care;
- Specific needs of the children in our community; and
- The types of families that can best meet their needs.
Q&A to follow the discussion.
At the end of the meeting, if you decide you want to continue with the foster care process, you can request an application.
Note:Due to the sensitive nature of the information, children are not allowed to attend this meeting.
For more information, call the Inquiry Line at 919-212-7474 or email us at foster4wake@wakegov.com.
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