The Talbot County Department of Social Services recently shared information about its Foster Care Program with parishioners with First Baptist Church in Easton. Foster care provides safe, stable and temporary out of home placement for children who can no longer remain in their own homes. On the average each year, there are 20 Talbot County children in foster care. Of these, 86% of children are placed in Talbot, Dorchester or Caroline counties.
Staff with the Talbot County Department of Social Services discussed “out of the box” ways people can support this population of children in Talbot County, as well as introduced participants to the foster care process. Linda C. Webb, LCSW, Director of the Talbot County Department of Social Services, comments, “Caring for children is a community effort, and we rely on community partnerships to fulfill our mission of protecting children and promoting the safety and well-being of Talbot County citizens. The faith community is an important partner in achieving that mission.”
Photo: Back row – Drew Jensen, Pastor, First Baptist Church in Easton; front row, left to right – Karen Martins of Easton, Paris Quillet, Special Projects Coordinator with the Talbot County Department of Social Services; Christine Montague, Coordinator, Option Respite with the Talbot County Department of Social Services; and Crystel and Thomas Cheney of Federalsburg. The Talbot County Department of Social Services is sharing information about its Foster Care Program with members of the faith community in Talbot County.
For further information about becoming a foster, respite or adoptive parent or to schedule a foster care presentation for your church, call Talbot County Department of Social Services at 410-820-7371.
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