Steuben County DSS currently has 45 certified foster/adoptive homes
From Steuben County:
BATH – Fourteen new families were celebrated Thursday as the parents were given red carpet treatment at the annual Steuben County Department of Social Services’ “A Night Among The Stars” banquet, held at the Bath Fire Hall.
County DSS Commissioner Kathryn Muller told foster parents the unity between parents and her agency gives children a safe haven.
“You give them chances where so often they have had none,” she said.
Muller also recognized county DSS Deputy Commissioner Teresa Stever, who will retire in July after 30 years working in the foster care field.
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May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month.
Steuben County DSS currently has 45 certified foster/adoptive homes who have made the selfless decision to open their hearts and homes to serve the children and families in need in Steuben.
Foster parents provide countless hours of care to families and children in need while having a significant, lifelong influence in the life of a foster child or youth. Steuben DSS is thankful for the level of dedication and commitment that the foster families continue to demonstrate, particularly throughout the pandemic.
In Steuben, there is an immediate need for foster families with a stay at home parent to care for the very young, or families who can help adolescents acquire the practical, social, and emotional skills necessary for successful transition to adult independence.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster/adoptive parent, please contact Homefinder Supervisor Ashley Swan, at (607) 664-2257.
