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Are you interested in learning more about foster care?
Register for a virtual or in-person orientation to learn more about foster care and the certification process.
Upcoming orientation dates:
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 4:30 to 6 p.m., virtual via Microsoft Teams.
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 315 N. 11th Ave., Building A, Greeley
 Have you already attended orientation? Register for pre-certification training by contacting Kristy at deandakr@weldgov.com.
Upcoming Pre-Certification Training (Choose one cohort)
2025 Cohort 1
Saturday, Jan. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (In person at Carbon Valley Lutheran, 10913 Cimarron St., Firestone)
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
The final session is virtual, self-guided and takes approximately four hours.
2025 Cohort 2
Friday, Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (In person, location details coming soon)
Saturday, Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (In person, location details coming soon)
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
The final session is virtual, self-guided and takes approximately four hours.
 Preparation for our annual holiday celebrations for kinship and foster families begins in August each year, and it wouldn’t be as special without the creative and decorative talents of Tina O’Connell. Each year, she comes up with a theme for the festivities and then does her thing to make the parties magical for the children. She often enlists her sons to help with building the set. Tina and her son, Grady, are pictured above in front of this year's holiday set design. The room is transformed, and pictures don’t do it justice. If you’ve come to our parties, you know what we mean. Thank you, Tina, and the O’Connell family. You’re amazing!
Foster/Kinship/Adoption Support Group – A Parent Café support group to strengthen your family
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, Jan. 16, 6 to 7:3o p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 to 7:3o p.m.
Human Services Building A, 315 N 11th Ave., Greeley
Dinner and childcare provided.
Register for the Foster, Adoption and Kinship Support Group
Contact John Killen at (970) 400-6239 or via email for more information.
LGBTQI+ Community Support & Inclusion
Join us for a two-part training to broaden your understanding and provide practical tools to create a more inclusive environment. Explore LGBTQI+ terminology and learn strategies for being more inclusive, affirming and supportive. Email Jenn Fogg at foggxxja@weld.gov to sign up.
Session 1: Foundations and Terminology
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Weld County Training Center, 1104 H Street, Greeley.
Session 2: Reflection and Application
Note: Must attend Session 1 to attend Session 2.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Weld County Training Center, 1104 H Street, Greeley.
The Ambassador Project - Weld County Area
Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Windsor Timberline Church, 300 Crossroads Blvd., Windsor
Calling all Weld country area foster and kinship families! You’re invited to an uplifting morning of connection, fun and support. This special event offers a chance to meet other families like yours, share experiences and strengthen the bonds within our incredible community. Kids in attendance will receive blankets and books to bring home.
Don't wait - RSVP to this event today!
REBALANCE Parent’s Night Out Respite Opportunity
Saturday, Feb. 8, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Northern Colorado Youth for Christ, 123 11th Ave., Greeley
Save the date for this Parent's Night Out for foster, kinship, and adoptive families! Youth, ages 10 to 18, will enjoy an obstacle course, skate games, pool tables, gaming, music studio, instruments and a ninja obstacle course. Dinner is included. Make sure to register by February 1.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and 988 Crisis Hotline Enterprise have launched a campaign to increase awareness and utilization of the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line (988). The service connects people in Colorado to trained crisis specialists offering compassionate mental health, emotional and substance use support via call, text and chat.
Operation Foster Hope (Foster Closet)
Operation Foster Hope provides clothing, shoes, diapers, nursery items, furniture, strollers, car seats, school supplies, hygiene products, safety equipment and other needed items to families free of charge. For more information, email operationfosterhopecloset@gmail.com.
Foster parents are the best recruiters!
Weld County foster parents can refer a family, up to five per calendar year, and receive $100 upon placement. The referred family must name you at inquiry or by their orientation. Have your friends and family visit https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Human-Services/Get-Involved/Foster-Care for more information and to register for orientation.
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Weld County is proud to partner with Realities for Children, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, to collect monetary and item donations for our children and teens in foster care. Your gift provides emergency funding to Weld County youth who have been abused, neglected or are at-risk. All donations are tax deductible, and 100% of your donation goes directly to help our children and teens in foster care.
Visit the Weld County website for more information.
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