2009 News

April 8, 2009

“A Life-Changing Experience” - Become a Bucks County Foster Parent
Children and Youth Agency to Host Information Sessions

For every challenge there is a reward. For every reward there is a challenge. Foster parenting unites volunteer parents with children who are in need of temporary care in a nurturing environment. Think you can help a child in need by providing love and guidance through the unique and lasting bonds formed as a Bucks County foster parent? Opportunity abounds to impact the life of a youngster.

Over 300 children live in foster care in Bucks County each year, and more local families are needed. The Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency (C&Y) will be hosting evening information sessions for anyone with an interest in becoming a foster parent or learning more about how to help or volunteer.

Monday, April 20th	Tuesday, April 28th
Southampton Free Library   947 Street Road, Southampton 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm	Warminster Free Library 1076 Emma Lane, Warminster 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

In addition, the county will host its first county-wide Foster Parent Recruitment Day on Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in recognition of National Foster Care Month. Current foster parents, youth who were once in foster care and C&Y workers will be on hand to answer questions for those interested in finding out more. Locations are as follows:

Bucks County Courthouse	Bucks County Government Services Centers
55 E. Court St., 2nd fl., Doylestown	7321 New Falls Rd. Levittown	261 California Rd. Quakertown

 

The Bucks County Children & Youth Social Services Agency provides foster care for children whose families are unable to care for them, and child protection services to children and their families. Foster homes are needed in which children can identify culturally and ethnically with their caregivers.

For more information about foster care volunteer opportunities, please call Roxanne Watkins-Hall, C&Y foster care recruiter, at 215-348-6997 or go to www.BucksCounty.org.