Ontario County Foster Care / Adoption

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE FEAR OF GETTING TOO ATTACHED It’s arguably the single biggest barrier that keeps people from fostering - the fear of getting to...o attached. This fear is real, deeply emotional and extremely powerful. It’s not one to be taken lightly or treated flippantly. It’s nuanced and complicatedand it’s winning. It’s keeping a lot of good people away from A LOT of great kids. But, perhaps it’s not what we think it is. By no means do I diminish the very real and raw stories of families who have loved someone else's child as their own and after eight days or even 18 months had to say some excruciatingly hard goodbyes. Through sobbing we have felt that pain deeply along with you - a pain that will always feel raw when revisited, and will never fully go away. It’s a particular pain now forever seared into the conscious of our family - one that requires no explanation for those who have walked through it as well. It's gut-wrenching, frustrating, devastating and yet never without meaning and purpose. Because of that it’s valid and real and worthy to be recognized and affirmed. Yet despite all of that, over and over I've found the remarkable stories of those who also have this pain branded into their souls all consistently on some level sound the same - the goodbye was devastating and the grief is hard. Extremely hard. But so, so worth it. No question. These kids are worth it. (Original Post: www.jasonjohnsonblog.com/b/five-things-getting-too-attached) www.reframingfostercare.com

Drop off your unwanted medications this Saturday

There are still 500 doses of vaccine available for tomorrow for anyone over 18. The drive-through clinic is quick and easy!

Stop in to the Animal Shelter this weekend for some family-friendly activities

Chicken BBQ today!

Here's an opportunity to get rid of those broken electronics you have laying around...

It’s so hard for teens to stay home during this time. Here are some parenting tips to help.

Two upcoming "Drive Thru" food distribution events

Sorry, I couldn’t help it

This link will show you a listing of restaurants in Ontario County offering take-out, to-go, or curbside pickup orders!

Some caseworkers are working from home, but you can still reach someone from Homefinding if you need us! We are still getting calls and emails. Stay healthy out there!

Online predators are scary! Be aware of what your kids are doing online.