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Approximately 2,000 children and teens in DCFS custody highlights the need for more foster and adoptive families
Contacts:
Deonna Kirkpatrick: (216) 432-3342 or deonna.kirkpatrick@jfs.ohio.gov
CLEVELAND – In Cuyahoga County there are nearly 2,000 children and teens placed in county care. Of those, 570 young people need a permanent adoptive family. To raise awareness of the need for foster and adoptive families the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services will host Race for Home, the second annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk.
What: Race For Home 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk
When: Sunday July 30th, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9:00 a.m. race
Where: Edgewater Park
Everyday runners and walkers will join foster and adoptive families, employees, and community partners for this fun family event. Participants will receive a finisher medal and race t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers by age group. We’ll also have children’s activities during the race and post-race refreshments.
Runners, walkers and anyone else interested in joining the Race for Home can register here: http://hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/raceforhome.asp
Pre-Registration:
The Division of Children and Family Services is asking loving, committed adults to consider becoming foster parents for these children who need a safe and supportive home. DCFS especially needs foster parents for small children (infants – preschoolers), teens, and siblings who want to stay together.
There are three ways to learn more about becoming a foster parent:
Deonna Kirkpatrick: (216) 432-3342 or deonna.kirkpatrick@jfs.ohio.gov
CLEVELAND – In Cuyahoga County there are nearly 2,000 children and teens placed in county care. Of those, 570 young people need a permanent adoptive family. To raise awareness of the need for foster and adoptive families the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services will host Race for Home, the second annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk.
What: Race For Home 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk
When: Sunday July 30th, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9:00 a.m. race
Where: Edgewater Park
Everyday runners and walkers will join foster and adoptive families, employees, and community partners for this fun family event. Participants will receive a finisher medal and race t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers by age group. We’ll also have children’s activities during the race and post-race refreshments.
Runners, walkers and anyone else interested in joining the Race for Home can register here: http://hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/raceforhome.asp
Pre-Registration:
- Before July 20: $20
- July 20 through July 28: $25
- Under 18 through July 29: $20
- Online registration closes Friday, July 28, at 9:00am
The Division of Children and Family Services is asking loving, committed adults to consider becoming foster parents for these children who need a safe and supportive home. DCFS especially needs foster parents for small children (infants – preschoolers), teens, and siblings who want to stay together.
There are three ways to learn more about becoming a foster parent:
- Call the foster and adoption recruitment line at (216) 881-5775
- Tell us you’re interested by completing an inquiry form.
- Read our Foster and Adoption Guide for information about training, application, screening, and answers to frequently asked questions.
