May 2026 Foster Parent Pre-Service

A yes to fostering is the BEST yes! As a foster parent with Encourage, you will make a lasting impact for youth in foster care.

Encourage Foster Care provides 24-hour trauma-focused training to become a licensed foster parent during two power weekends (must attend all 4 sessions):

• Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 9am-3pm
• Sunday, May 31, 2026 • 1-7pm
• Saturday, June 6, 2026 • 9am-3pm
• Sunday, June 7, 2026 • 1-7pm

RSVP Required. Training will be held at NewPointe Community Church Offices: 1300 Clark Street, Suite 4, Cambridge Ohio 43725.

Not sure what to expect? Check out the blog: What is Pre-Service? (encouragefostercare.org) or the video: Training | Encourage Foster Care.

Encourage Foster Care is a faith-based foster care agency. We recruit, train and license foster parents. You will find that our agency staff has a great passion for the children and families we serve. You will receive encouragement, support, compassion and engagement throughout your journey as a foster parent.

For more information about becoming a licensed foster parent with our agency, please call 330-462-1118 or fill out our interest from at encouragefostercare.org/inquire. We look forward to connecting with you.

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