Children’s Bureau looking for resource parents

The nonprofit Children’s Bureau is looking for those with the willingness, ability and resources to help a child in need.

The bureau is holding its monthly informational meeting at the University Center at College of the Canyons to find foster or foster-adopt families. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. to noon on July 28.

In California, there are approximately 64,000 children in foster care, with 21,000 residing in the Los Angeles County area and 500 of them waiting to be connected to a family who will adopt.

Children’s Bureau is in need of resource families for children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or providing legal permanency by adoption. The bureau welcomes every resource parent regardless of race, age, religion, disability, marital status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Qualifying families will receive training, family assessment, approval and support. A current bureau family advises potential resource parents to “come into it with an open mind and open heart. Be prepared to care beyond anything you could have ever imagine,” according to the news release.

For more information on the event or to RSVP call (661) 208-4212 or email RFrecruitment@ all4kids.org. Information packets and applications can be obtained by filling out a request form on their website at www.all4kids. org/program/foster-care.