|
Recruiting for
foster and adoptive parents in Hamilton County takes a new
form in 2010, as a new group forms to assist with planning
and getting the word out about HCJFS's need for good foster
and adoptive parents.
The Community Recruitment
Advisory Committee - comprised of representatives from
foster and adoptive parent support group Southwest Ohio
Foster Care Affiliate (SWOFCA), former foster youth, and
staff from HCJFS Communications, foster care and adoption -
will assist with developing and staffing events and finding
ways to reach critical community audiences. |
"All of these people offer
various talents that can help," said Community Recruitment
Manager John Cummings. "From community connections to
writing and messaging expertise, we will have tools to help
take the message to the community that we continue to need
good foster and adoptive parents, particularly for older
children waiting for adoption."
A foster and adoptive parent
focus group is also in the works. Plans call for the group
to meet two to three times a year to review materials and
discuss ideas. Foster and adoptive parents interested in
participating should
contact John Cummings at (513) 946-2336. |
|
If you are driving with a
small child in your car, be forewarned - you can be cited if
the child is not properly buckled up.
Ohio's new booster seat law is
among new legislation taking effect this year that can
affect all parents, including foster and adoptive parents.
Among the changes: beginning April 7, 2010, drivers in
Ohio can be fined up to $75 if they don't put children ages
four through seven, or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches tall, in
a booster seat. |
Other rule
changes cover re-certifications, smoke-free environment and
more.
Click
here
to read more about the changes. If you are a licensed foster
parent and have questions, please call your support worker.
You may also contact Community Recruitment or the Assessment
Unit with questions:
Community Recruitment: (513)
946-1000, Option 5
Assessment Unit: (513)
046-2130 |
