Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is offering its free foster care and adoption training classes for people interested in answering the call for more foster caregivers in our community.

A round of Tuesday/Thursday evening classes runs from September 5 through October 12. Another round of classes takes place on Saturdays, October 14 through November 18, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. All classes take place at the agency’s training center at 711 Adams Street in downtown Toledo. 

Information and registration for either session is available by calling 419-213-3336 or visiting www.lucaskids.net. 

Qualifying to be a foster or adoptive parent is easier than you think. You...

• Must be at least 18 years of age to adopt; 21 to become a foster parent
• Can be married, single or in a relationship; all adults in the household must attend training
• Can own or rent a home with at least two bedrooms; that home must pass a safety inspection
• Can work outside the home
• Must demonstrate a source of income sufficient to care for yourself
• Agree to a background check
• Receive free training
• Receive financial support, based on your child(ren)’s needs