# Event Details

- **Event Name**: October 2026 Foster Parent Pre-Service
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: You can make a lasting impact for children in foster care. Join us for our trauma-informed foster parent pre-service course.About this EventA yes to fostering is the BEST yes! As a foster parent with Encourage, you will make a lasting impact for youth in foster care.Encourage Foster Care provides 24-hour trauma-focused training to become a licensed foster parent during two power weekends (must attend all 4 sessions):Saturday, October 10 , 2026 • 9am-3pmSunday, October 11, 2026 • 1-7pmSaturday, October 17, 2026 • 9am-3pmSunday, October 18, 2026 • 1-7pmRSVP Required. Training will be held at Encourage Foster Care: 7317 Portage Street NW, Massillon, OH 44646. Not sure what to expect? Check out the blog: What is Pre-Service? (encouragefostercare.org) or the video: Training | Encourage Foster Care.Encourage Foster Care is a faith-based foster care agency. We recruit, train and license foster parents. You will find that our agency staff has a great passion for the children and families we serve. You will receive encouragement, support, compassion and engagement throughout your journey as a foster parent.For more information about becoming a licensed foster parent with our agency, please call 330-462-1118 or fill out our interest from at encouragefostercare.org/inquire. We look forward to connecting with you.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L_l_We8cpg&t=3shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtT75_bbbng
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/massillon/october-2026-foster-parent-pre-service/100001688750491179
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Massillon
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 7317 Portage St NW
- **lat**: 40.8793744
- **long**: -81.4853332
- **full address**: 7317 Portage St NW, 7317 Portage Street Northwest, Massillon, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is October 2026 Foster Parent Pre-Service being held?
  - **A:** October 2026 Foster Parent Pre-Service takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 7317 Portage St NW, 7317 Portage Street Northwest, Massillon, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing October 2026 Foster Parent Pre-Service?
  - **A:** October 2026 Foster Parent Pre-Service is organized by Encourage Foster Care.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** October 2026 Foster Parent Pre-Service is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Massillon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If October 2026 Foster Parent Pre-Service sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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