LA County Library: Mental Health Awareness Month

Pasadena CA

05 May, 2022

4:48 AM

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Press release from LA County Library: April 28, 2022 In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, we're giving away a free book to every young person (17 and under) in foster care who signs up for a new library card* at one of our libraries in May. We're happy to offer the Library Card for Youth in Foster Care in partnership with the Department of Children & Family Services. *Cards may take up to 10 days to be verified/activated. How to Become a Foster Parent: A Q&A Kym Renner, Deputy Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) What should prospective foster parents consider before becoming a caregiver? What are the eligibility requirements to become a foster parent? What is the Resource Family Approval process and what steps does it entail? Complete the applicationAttend an orientationComplete background checksAttend pre-approval and pre-placement trainingHave a social worker complete the home environment assessmentComplete a family evaluation that determines your readiness to be a resource family What advice would you give to someone who is trying to decide if becoming a foster parent is right for them?  visit our website to explore volunteer opportunities with DCFS How can foster parents make a positive impact on the lives and well-being of children, youth and teens? For Parents & Caregivers – YouTube Playlist Parents & Students Page This press release was produced by LA County Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.