Foster Care Services
Supporting Foster Children
and the Foster Parents Who Care for Them

When it is unsafe for a child to live with their family or guardian, they are placed in foster care. The goal of our foster care program is to provide stable, safe, clean housing for children from birth to age 21.

At Lorene's Place II, we

• place children with certified foster care families for short term (receiving care) and long term foster care
• facilitate family visitations
• help qualified adults to become foster parents
• support and oversee foster parents to ensure that the foster child(ren) in their care get what they need
• communicate with foster children, their foster parents, teachers, school, doctors, and other's to ensure that each foster child is getting the support and assistance they need
• communicate with biological families and guardians to ensure they are getting the support they need to enable them to be reunited with their child(ren)

While a child is in foster care, their biological family has the opportunity to stabilize their behavior so that they may be reunited with their child. Family members may receive counseling and other support with the goal of creating a safe and stable environment for their child. 

Although our agency specializes in serving minority children and their families, we serve all children regardless of their cultural, ethnic, or religious background.

Foster parents are responsible for a child's day-to-day care including ensuring that they attend school and addressing any health issues. These temporary caregivers provide food, shelter, clothing, and nurturing. All foster parents require state certification and are remunerated for their services either by the state or charitable foundations.

Being a foster parent can be a rewarding experience for individuals who love children or working with them. Becoming a certified foster parent can be a time consuming process. Once you become a foster parent, the personal satisfaction you gain from helping a child feel secure and cared for during a difficult time is a reward beyond compare.

Learn more about foster care or contact us to talk with a foster care specialist.