Boulder County Department of Social Services will
support you throughout your journey as a Foster or Adoptive Parent.
The first step in the process is for you to attend an
Information
Meeting.
At this time you will learn more about the children and
the Foster Care and/or Adoption process. The next step will be a
two-day
Introductory Training.
As a Foster or Adoptive Parent you will be invited to a number of other
continuing education classes that will focus on various topics related
to Foster Care and Adoption.
We also encourage you to attend any
other events
that are
centered around foster care and/or adoption topics.
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Boulder County Department of Social Services understands that
welcoming a child into your home is a big commitment. Our team
of professionals will do their best to be available to support you
and your family. Foster and Adoptive Parents are the heart of
the County's Child Welfare Services. |
Information Meetings
Come learn about being a foster or adoptive
parent! This is
your opportunity to have your questions answered and to learn about the
children waiting for their forever families. There is no
obligation or commitment required in attending. Your job is to get
informed.
The Information Meetings are held on a regular basis at the Boulder
County Department of Social Services Building, 3400 Broadway in Boulder.
We are located on the Northeast corner of the intersection of Broadway
and Iris Avenue, in North Boulder. By calling 303-441-1089 you can
listen to the upcoming dates and times, as well as leave a message to
schedule your meeting.
Introductory Training
The Introductory Training is a two-day training, held on
certain Fridays and
Saturdays, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Topics covered during the training
include, though are not limited to:
Bonding and Attachment
Behaviors/Discipline
Child Development
Grief and Loss
Cultural Sensitivity
The Legal Process
Working with the Birth Parent
You will also hear from a current foster family and have many
opportunities to have your questions answered throughout the two days.
Again, by attending you are not obligating or committing yourself to
anything. We merely want to educate you about the needs of
children, who we are, and what
you can expect as a foster or adoptive parent in Boulder County.
Register by calling Cindy at: 303-441-1089
Other Events
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What's New?! We try to keep a strong presence throughout the
Boulder County community. We continually need more
foster and adoptive parents. Come meet us and learn how you can
make a difference in a child's life!
If you would like to invite us to speak at your church meeting, social
event, or business, please call 303-441-1089 to schedule a date and
time. |
We would love to come and discuss all of the rewarding
opportunities that await those interested in foster care and adoption.
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