OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Legislature presented a proclamation to Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff at its May meeting in recognition of Foster Parent Appreciation Month.
The proclamation serves to thank foster parents for their care and dedication while also highlighting the foster care system and raising awareness about the need for foster parents in Oswego County.
“Children and youth in foster care need meaningful connections to caring adults,” said DSS Senior Caseworker Jennifer Burgess. “Foster parents make great efforts to provide the security and stability that can make a significant difference in the lives of young people and we’re grateful to them for doing all they can to help our children.”
May is also National Foster Care Month, which is celebrated each year to raise awareness about foster care and the ongoing need for foster parents in all communities. Approximately 150 Oswego County children are placed in the care of foster parents each month.
Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent to reach out to DSS for more information. The agency offers monthly virtual foster and adoptive parenting meetings.
The next session is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. Those who would like to participate and help local children and teens find a forever family can contact Jennifer Burgess by Thursday, June 5 to sign up for the meeting.
Call 315-963-5382 or email [email protected] and provide an email address to register. Login information will be provided to those who pre-register. If no responses are received, the meeting will be cancelled.
With dozens of local children and teens in need of love and care, DSS encourages residents to help raise awareness about this critical issue and share this information with interested friends and family members.
For more information about foster parenting and adoption through DSS, go to
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