Open your home and your heart!
Did you know that studies show that 25 – 50% of of homeless youth identify as LGBT. There is an overwhelming need in our community for caring people. Become an adoptive or fostering parent to a child, adolescent or teen.
What it takes to be a foster parent?
You don’t need to be married, young or own your own home to be an adoptive or fostering parent. You do need an open mind, big heart and plenty of patience. Take the first step and join us at our monthly Orientation meetings where all your questions can be answered. Please visit County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department for more information on how to apply.
Additional support for foster parents.
For more information on becoming a foster parent please visit the County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department.
To understand what foster care is visit What is Foster Care.
For more facts on who can foster care, training or what type of support is given to foster parents please download Foster-Care-Fact-Sheet.
Consider becoming a foster parent. For information about foster opportunities contact:
Consuelo Chavarria
Foster Parent Recruiter
(831)345‐2700
Consuelo.Chavarria@santacruzcounty.us