Baltimore County Foster Parenting

09/08/2026

🌟 Happy National Kinship Care Month! 🧡

This September, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible relatives and family friends who step up as kinship caregivers.

By opening your hearts and homes, you:
✅ Keep children connected to their heritage and roots.
✅ Provide stability that minimizes the trauma of separation.
✅ Preserve vital family and community bonds that last a lifetime.

To all our kinship heroes, whether connected by blood, family ties, or bonds of love and trust, thank you for everything you do! Your dedication makes all the difference. 🙏

✨ Are you interested in learning more about supporting local families or becoming a foster parent? Reach out to us today to start the conversation!

09/02/2026

Interested in learning more about foster parenting? Visit the Baltimore County Department of Social Services Resource Homes table at the Towson Fall Fest this Saturday! Stop by to connect with our team and discover how you can make a difference.

07/13/2026

💙 This July, Make a Difference That Lasts a Lifetime. 💙

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent?

There’s no better time to learn how you can provide hope, stability, and love to a child in need.

Join us TOMORROW, July 14 for our Virtual Foster Parent Information Session!

📅Date: Tuesday, July 14�
🕒Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM�
📍Location: Virtual

During this free information session, you’ll learn about:�

◽️The need for foster parents�in Baltimore County
◽️The licensing process�
◽️The support available to foster families�
◽️Answers to your questions about fostering

Take the first step toward changing a child’s life—and your own.

For more information or to register: �
📧 Email: [email protected]�
☎️Call: 410-853-3170�
📲Text: 443-915-8704

Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe, nurturing home.

05/21/2026

Have you ever considered becoming a resource (foster) parent? Join the Baltimore County Department of Social Services for an upcoming Foster Care Webinar and learn how you can provide hope, love, and care to children in need. 💙

📅 Date: May 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 P.M.
💻 No Registration Required

Please see the flyer for more information!

Together, we can help children feel safe, supported, and loved. 💕

04/27/2026

🌼Interested in making a difference in a child’s life?🌼

Learn how at our virtual Foster Parent Information Session on May 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Learn how to become a foster parent, the training and support provided, the impact you can make, and the first steps.

Whether you're just curious or ready to take the next step, we welcome you to come learn more!

📆Date: May 12
📍 Location: Virtual
🕒Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Together, we can create safe and supportive homes for children in our community.

Contact us to register to learn more at:
💌 [email protected]
📞 410-853-3170
💬Text: 443-915-8704

03/04/2026

🍀 Make a Child’s Future Golden! 🍀

Join our Virtual Foster Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

Learn how to become a foster parent, the training and support provided, the impact you can make, and the first steps.

Contact us for an invitation:
💌 [email protected]
📞 410-853-3170
💬Text: 443-915-8704

💛You don’t need luck to change a life—just compassion.💛

01/30/2026

✨ Thinking About Becoming a Foster Parent in 2026? ✨

We’re excited to share our 2026 Monthly Foster Parent Information Meeting schedule! Please see the flyer below.

If you’ve ever considered becoming a resource parent, this is the perfect first step.

During these sessions, you’ll learn:
✔️ The role of a foster (resource) parent
✔️ The licensing process
✔️ Training requirements
✔️ The ongoing support available to you
✔️ How you can make a lasting impact in our community

Please use one of the contact methods below to register for a session:

💌 Email: [email protected]
📲 Call:410-853-3170
💬Text: 443-915-8704

01/20/2026

Human Trafficking Prevention
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and strengthen collaboration in the fight against human trafficking. Since 2010, this annual observance has focused on educating the public on how to identify and help prevent trafficking.
Quick Facts & Resources
An estimated 27.6 million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking.
• 77% forced labor | 23% s*x trafficking
• 57% are men/boys | 43% are women/girls
In Maryland, more than 2,000 cases involving over 3,500 victims have been identified since the National Human Trafficking Hotline began reporting. In 2021, Maryland ranked 13th nationally for trafficking-related reports.
Why Maryland is Impacted
Maryland’s proximity to major metropolitan areas and transportation corridors —including I-95, multiple airports, rail lines, and truck stops—creates increased risk for trafficking activity.
Risk Factors
Traffickers often target individuals experiencing abuse or neglect, homelessness, runaway status, substance use challenges, or unmet basic needs. They use grooming tactics, such as false promises of love, work, or financial security.

01/15/2026

01/09/2026

New Year, New Purpose: Become a Baltimore County Resource Parent in 2026! 🌟

Is your New Year's resolution to make a real difference? Start the year with purpose by exploring how you can provide a safe, loving home to a child in need.

Join us for our first Foster Parent Information Meeting of the year to learn more about the fostering process, support, and how you can change a child's story right here in Baltimore County.

📅 Date: Tuesday, January 13
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Virtual

The greatest gift you can give is hope. Learn how you could be the difference a child needs in the new year.

👉 Learn more or take the first step today:
💌 [email protected]
📞 410-853-3170