Support Groups for Foster Families
Marion County currently has two support groups that meet monthly. The purpose is to provide child specific training and resources as well as networking for the foster parents. The training portion of the evening is documented towards the required continued education and training that all certified foster parents must complete. Marion County is in the process of creating multiple support groups for foster homes. The need for separate support groups is driven by the child specific topics of trainings as well as unique issues and struggles that are found in the different types of certified foster homes.
Support Group for Medical Foster Home Providers:
This support group is designed for the homes that have infants and medically fragile children in their homes. The support group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm -8:30 pm at Salem Alliance Church which is located at 555 Gaines Rd. Salem, OR. For more information on this support group please contact Judi Martin at 503-378-4870.
Support Group for Teen Foster Home Providers:
This support group is designed for the homes that take our teen population. The support group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm at IKE Box which is located at 299 Cottage St. Salem, OR. For more information and to RSVP for this support group please contact Jennifer Foley at 503-378-4126.