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Foster Care and Adoption

Every Child Needs Family

Cuyahoga County children need your help. Every child deserves the safety, love, and stability that only a family can provide. Many of our children are waiting for adoption have faced trauma and hardships, and some need families who can offer specialized care and understanding. Regardless of their past, every child deserves a forever family who will love, nurture, and protect them unconditionally. You can help by becoming a foster or adoptive parent.


Eligibility

The requirements are as follows:

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Sufficient income to meet your own basic needs.
  • Good physical, emotional, and mental health.
  • Single or part of a couple in a stable relationship for at least 1 year.

There are no educational or religious requirements and home ownership is not necessary.

Am I Ready to Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent?

How to Apply

If you are a licensed Foster Caregiver or approved Adoptive Family requesting information about a specific child submit an inquiry and we’ll follow up with you. If you are not a licensed Foster Caregiver or approved Adoptive Family please submit this interest form and we’ll get back to you.


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