Foster Parent Training
(NW Region)
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
Melanie Cox
Lake County Department of Child Services
(219) 881-6911 - LaPorte County
Karen Crabtree
LaPorte County Department of Child Services
(219) 325-5623 - Starke County
Renee Woodworth
Starke County Department of Child Services
(574) 772-3411 ext. 406 - Jasper County
Monica Oliver
Jasper County Department of Child Services
(219) 866-4186 ext. 11674 - Porter County
Jennifer Berk
Porter County Department of Child Services
(219) 462-2112 ext. 12378
