HOME ABOUT US SERVICES FOSTER/ADOPT NEWS/MEDIA CONTACT CONTACT US 330.941.8888 AVAILABLE 24-HOURS Foster Care Licensed Substitute Caregivers What is Family Foster Care? Foster care provides a temporary safe, stable, and nurturing environment in a family setting that best provides continuity of care in order to preserve relationships, promote well-being, and ensure permanency for children. Foster parents are licensed substitute caregivers who provide a temporary home to children while the birth parents or family of origin address concerns which led to the out-of-home placement. If you would like to apply to become a licensed Foster Care Giver CALL: 330.941.8858 Who are the children that need Foster Care? Children of all ages whose parents or guardians are temporarily unable to provide proper care for their children. How long do children stay with foster families? Children typically stay in foster care until the original family dynamics which prevented the parent or guardian from caring for them have been resolved. The Juvenile Court ultimately determines when children return home. NEORTC Foster caregiver training link: http://www.ocwtp.net/NEORTC/Foster%20Parent%20Training.html NEORTC Caregiver Corner Resource link: http://www.ocwtp.net/CgCorner.html FOSTER & ADOPT Foster Care Foster Parent Association Financial & Supportive Adoption Waiting Children Kinship Placement Philosophy Requirements How to Apply Inquiry Packet LINKS Mahoning County Communicator Mahoning County Child Support Help Network (211 Resource Directory) More Links… DIRECTORIES Caseworker Directory Business Support Directory CONTACT 24 HOURS A DAY P: 330.941.8888 F: 330.941.8787 222 W. Federal St. 4th Floor Youngstown, OH 44503 CONTACT 24 HOURS A DAY P: 330.941.8888 F: 330.941.8787 222 W. Federal St, 4th Floor Youngstown, OH 44503 NAVIGATE Home About Us Services Foster/Adopt News/Media Contact GLOSSARY Child Welfare Terms © 2021 Mahoning County Children Services. All Rights Reserved. Site by PALO Creative®