Warren County is recruiting additional foster parents to help local children in need, and those who are interested in being an important part of the lives of children in need are invited to attend free weekly trainings that begin Wednesday, March 18th, 2026.
Warren County Department of Social Services (DSS) will hold the training for those who would like to serve as foster parents. There is no charge for the evening training, which will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for 10 weeks.
The Department of Social Services needs eight additional foster parents to meet the needs of the child protective system in Warren County. The DSS staff is recruiting foster parents for infants and toddlers, sibling groups, children with special needs and teenagers.
Some important facts to consider about foster parenting:
· Foster parents can be male or female, married or single. Individuals who apply to become foster parents must be at least 21 years of age.
· Foster parents receive a daily board rate, clothing allowance and Medicaid coverage for each child.
· Children under the age of 5 receive assistance from the Women Infants Children (WIC) program.
· There is no age limit for foster parents, and retirees are more than welcome.
· Applicants to be on Warren County’s foster care list do not have to reside in Warren County.
Christina Mastrianni, Warren County Commissioner of Social Services, said “Increasing the number of foster parents in Warren County is critical to strengthening our community by providing a crucial safety net for children. We have a number of children in care who need affection, structure, understanding, and a safe home that is provided by foster parents.”
Those who would like more information can log on to www.warrencountyny.gov/socserv/fosterjoin. Those interested in taking part in the training should email [email protected] or call 518-761-7650.