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| 'No person or persons shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex or religion, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or service authorized by the Seneca County DJFS/CSEA/PCSA. Persons who are receiving benefits/services under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 may also not be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of their political affiliation or belief, status as WIA participants or citizenship (for lawfully admitted immigrants, authorized to work in the United States. For more information contact the Seneca County DJFS/One Stop or log on to the following: www.hhs.gov/ocr. ' | |
| Foster parenting requires a special kind of love and commitment to children...a love that transcends food, shelter, medical assistance and educational opportunities. It is a need to share yourself, to the fullest, with children who need a temporary substitute family while separated from their families. Foster Parents are part of a special team comprised of social workers from Seneca County and other child care professionals who are working toward the ultimate goals of helping children grow, strengthening families and reuniting children with their parents. | |||
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You may be married, single, or divorced. You may have other children. You must be at least 18 years old to foster. You may own or rent your house or apartment. You will receive training to help you parent children that have been separated from their birth families. You and a social worker will determine your parenting strengths during home study. You will usually receive financial aid to help meet the child's daily living needs. |
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| What is involved? orientation home study licensing guidance and support ongoing training |
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