Lutheran Social Services of Indiana

"God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars."

—Martin Luther

Foster Parent Training
(NW Region)

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Lutheran Social Services of Indiana is contracted with the State of Indiana's Department of Child Services to provide training to all potential and licensed Foster Parents in Lake, LaPorte, Starke, Jasper and Porter County.

This training includes initial (Pre-Service), CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions and on-going (In-Service) training for foster, adoptive and kinship care applicants.

If you are interested in receiving information about becoming a Licensed Foster Parent, please contact Kristi Bates, FAKT Coordinator at (260) 426-3347 or toll free (888) 722-3678. You may also contact the representative from your county listed below:

  • Lake County
    Kristi Bates
    (888) 772-3678
    Or
    Cassandra Ramsey Cannon
    (219) 881-4648
  • LaPorte County
    Karen Crabtree
    (219) 325-5623
    Or
    Sally Passafume
    (219) 326-5870 ext. 13101
  • Starke County
    Renee Woodworth
    (574) 772-3411 ext. 13017
  • Jasper County
    Sue Zolvinski
    (219) 326-5870 ext. 13111
  • Porter County
    Jennifer Berk
    (219) 462-2112 ext. 12378

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