Warren County Children Services

10/19/2026

🎃👻 Trick-or-Treat Safety Reminders! 👻🎃

Halloween is almost here! As families get ready for a night of costumes, candy and fun, here are a few simple reminders to help keep little ghosts and goblins safe:

🍬 Stay together: Young children should always be accompanied by a trusted adult. Make sure older children know where they’re going and what time they need to be home.
🔦 Be visible: Use flashlights, glow sticks or reflective tape on costumes and bags so children can be easily seen by drivers.
🚗 Watch for traffic: Use sidewalks whenever possible and cross streets at designated crosswalks. Look both ways before crossing and never dart between parked cars.
🎭 Choose costumes wisely: Make sure costumes fit properly and won’t cause children to trip. Avoid masks or accessories that block vision.
🍭 Check the treats: Remind children not to eat their candy until a trusted adult has had a chance to check it.
🏠 Practice door safety: Only visit homes that are well-lit and remind children never to enter a stranger’s home or vehicle.
🐶 Be mindful of pets: Even friendly pets can become frightened or overwhelmed by costumes and a steady stream of visitors. Keep pets safely secured during trick-or-treating.
❤️ Most importantly, have fun! Halloween is a great opportunity to make memories with your family while keeping safety in mind.
From all of us at Warren County Children Services, we hope you have a safe, happy and spooktacular Halloween! 🎃🕷️👻

10/01/2026

💬 One question we get asked a lot: “Does Warren County Children Services help cover daycare costs for foster children?”

The answer is yes! ❤️

Whenever possible, we always utilize Early Head Start and Head Start as our first choice for children who qualify.

For children who do not qualify or when Head Start/Early Head Start is not an option, Warren County Children Services can help with the cost of daycare:
👶 Children 0–12 months: Reimbursement of up to $48 per full day of attendance.
🧒 Children 12 months–school age: Reimbursement of up to $40 per full day of attendance.
🎒 School-age children: If before- and/or after-school care is needed, we can also provide reimbursement for those services.

We know that childcare is an important consideration when thinking about becoming a foster parent. You don't have to figure it all out on your own. We work with our foster families to help meet the needs of the children in their care. ❤️
Have questions about daycare, financial support, or becoming a foster parent? Reach out to us — we're happy to answer your questions!

https://www.warrencountyohio.gov/ChildrenServices/FosterCareAdoption/Application/Index

09/22/2026

Don't forget about our live Q&A TODAY! Join our zoom meeting anytime from 1-1:30 if you have questions about foster care. We hope to see you there!

Do you have questions about foster care? Maybe you have thought about becoming a foster parent, but you don't know where to start. Maybe you want to provide a safe home for children in need, but you have questions about daycare. Maybe you have a list of questions that you want to ask our team.

You can get those questions answered when we are LIVE on zoom in just a few weeks! Click on the zoom link below to join our live Q&A. This is an open-house style. Stay for the full 30 minutes, or hop on to ask a question or two and get the conversation started. We will have multiple staff available to answer questions, as well as a licensed foster parent to answer questions based on their lived experiences.

We hope you can join us!
September 22nd
1-1:30pm

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78286308331?pwd=gYJQaXlr7KAF8JR1xrO8kJdENn03sl.1
Meeting ID: 782 8630 8331
Passcode: 9ziYa5

09/20/2026

💙 7 TOUCH POINTS: DAY 7 — TAKE THE NEXT STEP

We’ve spent the last 7 days talking about the different ways you can be a part of foster care.

Today’s touch point is simple: submit an inquiry.

Maybe you’ve been thinking about fostering for a while. Maybe you’re still unsure. Maybe you’ve followed along with our posts and found yourself thinking, “Could this be something I’m called to do?”

You don’t have to have all the answers. You don’t have to be completely ready. Start by getting information.

📲 Submit an inquiry to learn more about becoming a foster parent. Ask your questions. Learn about the process. Find out what support is available. Then decide if fostering is right for you.
https://www.warrencountyohio.gov/ChildrenServices/FosterCareAdoption/Application/Index

And remember, it takes an average of 7 touch points for someone to commit to becoming a foster parent.

Maybe these 7 days have been one of yours. 💙

09/19/2026

DAY 6 — GIVE A LITTLE CHRISTMAS MAGIC
One of the ways you can impact the children in our care, is by participating in our Christmas program 🎄
Each year, our community comes together to help make the holidays a little brighter for children in foster care. Whether you sponsor a child, donate gifts, or encourage someone else to participate, your generosity creates another important touch point.

🎁 A gift can remind a child that they are seen.
❤️ A simple act of generosity can show them that their community cares.
✨ And your participation may inspire someone else to get involved in foster care.

Be on the lookout for more information about becoming a Christmas sponsor! 🎄
You never know when a simple invitation to sponsor a child—or seeing someone else give back—could be the touch point that makes someone think, “Maybe I can help in other ways, too.”

09/18/2026

You don’t have to become a foster parent to make a difference in the life of a foster family.

If you know a foster family, show up for them. ❤️
🍽️ Bring them dinner on a busy night.
🧹 Help with household chores.
💌 Send them a card or encouraging note.
🛒 Offer to run an errand.
☕ Invite them for coffee and let them talk.
👶 Offer to help with the little things that can make a big difference.

Foster parenting can come with unexpected challenges, appointments, transitions, and a lot of moving pieces. Having people in your corner can make all the difference.

And here’s the thing: supporting a foster family is another touch point. It can give someone a firsthand look at what fostering is really like and help them realize, “Maybe I could do this, too.”

You never know what impact your support might have—not only on a foster family, but on someone who is watching and wondering if they could open their home, too. 💙

09/17/2026

DAY 4 — SEE WHO IS WAITING
Sometimes the biggest step is simply learning about the children who are waiting for a family.

Visit our website to learn more about children currently in our custody who are waiting for a safe, loving, and supportive family to call their own.

You may find a child who needs you.
You may realize fostering/adopting is something you could do.
Or you may know someone who could be the right person for a child.
👀 Take a look. Learn more. Share their stories.

In order to protect the privacy of the children in care of Warren County Children Services, these descriptions are not all-inclusive and are for general informational purposes only. Interested parties are to contact the assigned agency caseworker to learn more about the child in question. Warren Cou...

09/16/2026

💙 7 TOUCH POINTS: DAY 3 — SEE US IN THE COMMUNITY

Sometimes, a touch point is as simple as stopping by and saying hello.
We’re out in our communities meeting people, answering questions, and talking about what it really means to become a foster parent. You don’t have to be ready to foster to stop and chat with us!

📍 Health & Wellness Fair
📅 Saturday, September 19

🍂 Hisy Fall Fest
📅 October 3rd!

Stop by our table, ask a question, grab some information, or just have a conversation.

09/15/2026

Remember, it can take an average of 7 touch points before someone decides to become a foster parent. Every conversation, every question, and every opportunity to learn more brings someone one step closer.

Join us for a LIVE Foster Care Q&A on Zoom! 💻
📅 September 22
⏰ 1:00–1:30 PM
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78286308331?pwd=gYJQaXlr7KAF8JR1xrO8kJdENn03sl.1&fbclid=IwY2xjawUU2EhwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXhYTUJyRGdpdkNCVlJwRGZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeIpDa7kPtx9lTTvg1QqdBe5m_qci5h3ttKDq8HlyfEwGS9UEN-dVU1nzBV3A_aem_8aj9GxUKtKTaVsK5zrNGmw

Not sure if you could foster? Have questions about the process? Wondering what support is available? Come ask us!
There’s no commitment. No pressure. Just 30 minutes to learn more and get honest answers.

Maybe this is your next touch point. 💙

👉 Join us September 22 from 1–1:30 PM and bring your questions!
And if you know someone who has ever said, “I’ve thought about fostering, but…” — share this with them. You might be one of their 7 touch points. 💙