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Foster Parent Information Meeting

Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue: Wake County, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Family

Interested in becoming a foster parent? Not sure where to get started? Join us for an in-person information session to learn more and get answers to all your questions!Wake County is recruiting foster families for the following:Children/youth ages: 0-17Sibling groupsMedically fragileSpecial needs (i.e. emotional, developmental)Short-term emergency careRespiteAt this meeting, we'll be discussing:The core values of foster care;Reasons children may enter into care;Specific needs of the children in our community; andThe types of families that can best meet their needs.Q&A to follow the discussion.Register hereAt the end of the meeting, if you decide you want to continue with the foster care process, you can request an application.Note:Due to the sensitive nature of the information, children are not allowed to attend this meeting. Please do not bring children with additional adult guests to wait in the lobby with children. We ask that you make child care arrangements as child care is not available for this meeting.For more information, call the Inquiry Line at 919-212-7474 or email us at foster4wake@wakegov.com.

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Foster Parent Information Meeting

“You must arrange for childcare as children cannot attend the meeting.”

When
Nov 3
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where
Wake County
Raleigh, NC
Ages
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Price
Free
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The Foster Parent Information Meeting is an in-person session designed for those interested in learning how to become foster parents in Wake County. Attendees will learn about the core values of foster care, why children enter care, and the specific needs of local youth, including sibling groups, medically fragile children, and those requiring short-term emergency care. A question and answer session will follow the presentation, and attendees can request an application at the end of the night. To attend this free event on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, you must register in advance. Wake County is actively recruiting families for children ages 0 to 17. Please note that children are not permitted to attend this meeting, and there is no child care available on-site, so you will need to make arrangements ahead of time. This meeting is a helpful step for local residents who want to understand how they can support vulnerable children in the community. It provides a direct, straightforward way to get your questions answered by county representatives before committing to the application process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the meeting?
No, this information session is free to attend.
Can children attend the information session?
No, children are not allowed to attend this meeting due to the sensitive nature of the information, and child care is not provided.
What age groups of children need foster homes in Wake County?
Wake County is recruiting foster families for children and youth ages 0 to 17.

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Foster Parent Information Meeting runs Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

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