foster/adopt
ADOPTION
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Gentle Care Adoption Service (Columbus): 800.824.9633 or 614.469.0007
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The Adoption Center at Bellefaire JCB (Shaker Hts.): 216.932.2800
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FOSTER CARE SYSTEM
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Lake County Job & Family Services (Painesville): 440.350.4218 or 440.918.4218
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Summit County Children's Service: 330.379.9094
Everyone can do something
1. Become a Foster Parent
Contact your local Children Service agency or a private foster care licensing agency to find out more about becoming a foster parent. You can also email fathersheart@ohioministry.net.
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2. Support Foster Families
Being a foster parent is not for everyone, but we can all do something. Sign up today for a training on how you can best support foster families.
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3. Join CarePortal
CarePortal connects the church to vetted needs of children in their community. Learn more about CarePortal and how to register your church at Careportal.org.