About this Event
Join the Encourage family where you will encounter real people, real stories and real impacts! As a foster parent with Encourage, you will make a lasting impact for youth in foster care.
Encourage Foster Care provides 24-hour trauma-focused training to become a licensed foster parent during two power weekends (must attend all 4 sessions):
- Saturday, October 10 , 2026 • 9am-3pm
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 • 1-7pm
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 9am-3pm
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 • 1-7pm
RSVP Required. Training will be held at Encourage Foster Care: 7317 Portage Street NW, Massillon, OH 44646.
Not sure what to expect? Check out the blog: What is Pre-Service? (encouragefostercare.org) or the video: Training | Encourage Foster Care.
Encourage Foster Care is a faith-based foster care agency. We recruit, train and license foster parents. You will find that our agency staff has a great passion for the children and families we serve. You will receive encouragement, support, compassion and engagement throughout your journey as a foster parent.
For more information about becoming a licensed foster parent with our agency, please call 330-462-1118 or fill out our interest from at encouragefostercare.org/inquire. We look forward to connecting with you.
Event venue & nearby stays
7317 Portage St NW, 7317 Portage Street Northwest, Massillon, United States
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