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Orange County Department of Social Services

On Wednesday, January 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. there will be an ORIENTATION meeting for people who are interested in volunteering to be foster or adoptive parents.

The inclement weather date will be Saturday, January 24th from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Orange County Department of Social Services is looking for people who have a place in their heart and a place in their home, who are willing to have a child/children placed in their home to love, nurture, and make a life long difference in the life of these children.  Volunteers can be male or female, married, or single who work outside the home as well as in the home.

The Orientation will be held at the Orange County DSS Offices at 146 Madison Avenue in Orange (suite 201).

For questions or to confirm attendance at this orientation please contact:

Bernardine C. Meyer, MSW - Family Development Specialist - (540)672-1155 X214 or email at