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LOVE BRINGS A FAMILY TOGETHER

Fostering Through Faith

BECOME A
FOSTER PARENT

Walk through the step-by-step process to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent with Encourage!

EVENTS &
TRAININGS

The Encourage staff is focused on connecting with and supporting our incredible families with trainings and special events!

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I have to be married? How long does the home study

process take? Don’t foster children have lots of problems?

Find the answers to your questions!

Why Choose Encourage?

At Encourage Foster Care we recruit, train and license foster parents. We walk alongside families every step of the way while connecting foster and foster-to-adopt families with strong support systems that will equip them with the physical, emotional and logistical help they need when opening their hearts and homes. We are intentional with the message of providing encouragement so that every foster parent and youth is successful in the purpose to which God is calling them.

Want to help but don’t think you’re ready to be a full-time foster or foster-to-adopt parent? Great news: There are several ways you can still get involved!

Do I have to be married? How long does the home study process take? Don’t foster children have lots of problems? Find the answers to your questions!

Encouragement from our Blog

Encourage Foster Care and Encompass Christian Counseling celebrated the grand opening of our new office location in Massillon, OH.

Grand Opening of New Massillon Office

6/1/26

Have you ever considered saying YES to foster care? Hear from Heather as she shares her heart for you.

Saying YES: Stepping Into Foster Care

5/6/26

At Encourage, foster care month gives us a special opportunity to pause, reflect, and say a heartfelt thank you to the families who open their homes—and their hearts—to children and teens in need.

Standing Together: Foster Care Month

5/6/26

Learn More About Becoming a Foster Parent!

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