Warren County has a need for more people to help local children as part of the foster care system, to provide care for children at crucial times in their lives.
Warren County Department of Social Services (DSS) is working to educate the public about the personal rewards of foster care, and dispel myths about how the system works. Warren County DSS staff will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 to provide information to those who may have an interest in serving as foster parents. The meeting will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Department of Social Services is in need of additional foster parents to meet the needs of the child protective system in Warren County. DSS staff members are recruiting foster parents for infants and toddlers, sibling groups, children with special needs and teenagers.
Some important facts about foster parenting:
- Foster parents can be male or female, married or single. Individuals who apply to become foster parents must be at least 21 years of age.
- Foster parents receive a daily board rate, clothing allowance and Medicaid coverage for each child.
- Children under the age of 5 receive assistance from the Women Infants Children (WIC) program.
- There is no age limit, and retirees are more than welcome.
- Applicants to be on Warren County’s foster care list do not have to reside in Warren County.
The February 26 meeting will be held at Warren County Human Services Building, 1340 Route 9, Queensbury, starting at 6 p.m.
In addition to the informational meeting, Warren County Department of Social Services will hold a 10-week foster parent training session on Wednesday nights, starting March 12, 2025. These trainings at Warren County Human Services Building will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Those who would like more information can log on to www.warrencountyny.gov/socserv/fosterjoin, email Rachael.DuRose@dfa.state.ny.us or Sarah.Rowell@dfa.state.ny.us or call 518-761-7650.
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