The Oswego County Department of Social Services will host a virtual orientation meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 8 for those interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent.

Help make a difference in the life of a child or teen and contact Patricia Pennock by Thursday, Oct. 6 if you would like to participate. Call 315-963-5382 or email patricia.pennock@dfa.state.ny.us and provide an email address.

Login information will be provided to those who pre-register. If no responses are received, the meeting will be cancelled.

Attendance at the informational meeting is required in order to enroll in the 11-week preparation program. Single and two-parent families may apply to foster or adopt. Both parents in a two-parent household must attend the training. 

For more information about foster parenting and adoption through the Department of Social Services, go to

https://www.oswegocounty.com/departments/human_services/social_services/adult___family_services/foster_care___adoption.php.