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WADENA — Are you a resident of Wadena County and interested in becoming a licensed foster parent? Then Wadena County Human Services would like to talk to you — and there's even be a free meal involved.
A special informational gathering for prospective foster parents is set to take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, in Sebeka's Hub 71 restaurant.
"We will have some licensed foster parents there," said Amelia Hutson, child foster care licensor with WCHS. "It will be like a panel — people can ask questions, hear some first-hand experiences."
Right now, Wadena County is experiencing a bit of a shortage. "We're needing more foster parents," said Hutson. "We try to keep (children placed in foster care) close to their parents, for reunification purposes. Relocating outside of the county makes that reunification more difficult."
Though there are licensed foster care families in Wadena County, she added, there is always a need for more, as there are limitations to how many children can be placed in a foster home at one time. "They can't take endless amounts of children," Hutson said. "Some can only take one, some can take two or three. Sometimes, when we do removal of children (from their home), we have nowhere in Wadena County to place them."
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Hutson said that her department is looking for up to five more licensed foster care homes at this time. Anyone who is interested can come to the May 31 event — but pre-registration is required. To sign up, contact Hutson at 218-632-8463 ; the last day to register is Tuesday, May 24.
