The Newburyport Public Library is partnering with The Department of Children and Families to host a virtual information session about foster care.

Is there room in your home and heart for a foster child? The Department of Children and Families is actively recruiting foster parents for children in your community coming into care. We are searching for individuals or families with the love and patience to help foster children. You can be single, married, partnered, divorced or widowed. You can own your home or rent.

DCF needs homes for children aged 0 to 22 which include sibling groups, children with special needs, medically involved children, and infants born exposed to drugs and older teens. They are looking for long-term foster homes but also have a need for emergency and respite homes which involve a shorter time commitment on the part of a foster family.

Their goal is to provide foster children with a supportive and healing environment in a home in their own community until they can be reunited with their families or another plan can be made on their behalf. The rewards of providing daily care, guidance and acceptance are immeasurable.

If you are thinking about becoming a foster parent, you can learn more about the application process and the supports provided by the Department by attending an information meeting.

This event will be held on Zoom. Register online by clicking HERE or by calling 978-465-4428 x 242. Registration closes at 6:30 pm on the evening January 25th. Zoom emails a link to participants upon registration. If you do not receive a link, please 978-465-4428 x242.