Events

Utah Foster Care Foundation knows you have questions about foster parenting and we want to answer those questions face to face. That’s why we’re available year-round at special events in your community.

No matter where you are, you’ll find us at county fairs, festivals and other events. We also host our own events, like “Ask a Foster Parent” nights. And at every event, you’ll be meeting with Foundation child welfare professionals or foster parents who can share their experiences. Check out the events below and call us at 1-877-505-KIDS (5437) for more information.

 

Eastern Region

Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San Juan, & Uintah Counties.

Foster parent pre-service training will be held in the following locations:

January – Moab

February- Uintah Basin

March – Price

Please plan ahead in order to attend the trainings held near you.

Attendees must contact kobi.marchello@utahfostercare.org or 1-877-505-5437 or 435-650-4114 to register for these classes.

 

Ask a Foster Parent Night – Price

Tuesday, February 7th

6:00-8:00 pm

UFCF office

475 West Price River Drive, Suite 152

Price

Hear the facts about children in Carbon and Emery Counties who need local foster families.

 

Ask a Foster Parent Night – Monticello

Tuesday, February 28th

6:30 pm

Monticello Library

80 North Main- Monticello

Hear the facts about children in San Juan and Grand Counties who need local foster families. For details, call Geri at 435-259-3345.

Ask a Foster Parent Night – Blanding

Thursday, March 1st

6:30pm

DCFS Office

522 North 100 East-Blanding

Hear the facts about children in San Juan and Grand Counties who need local foster families. For details, call Geri at 435-259-3345.

Ask a Foster Parent Night – Moab

Tuesday, March 6th

6:30pm

Utah Foster Care Foundation office

180 South 300 East- Moab

Hear the facts about children in San Juan and Grand Counties who need local foster families. For details, call Geri at 435-259-3345.

 

Salt Lake Region

Salt Lake & Tooele Counties.

Foster parent pre-service training is held at our Murray office each month.

Attendees must contact Dan, Jordan, Amy or Christina at 801-994-5205 or 1- 877-505-5437 to register for these classes.

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Ask a Foster Parent Night- Tooele

Thursday, February 2

6:30 – 7:30pm

Tooele City Library

128 West Vine Street

Find out about children from the Tooele area who need safe, loving homes and foster parents.

 

Ask a Foster Parent Night – Murray

Monday, February 6th

6:00- 8:00pm

UFCF offices

5296 South Commerce Drive, Suite 400

Murray

Find out about children  who need safe, loving homes and foster parents.

 

Fostering Teens: Rewards & Challenges

Wednesday, February 22nd

6:30 – 8:00pm

UFCF offices- 5296 South Commerce Drive. Suite 400

Murray

Hear the experiences of foster parents with teens and older children in foster care. RSVP requested 877-505-KIDS (5437). 

Information Table- Safe Kids Fair

February 24-25th

South Town Expo Center

Sandy

 

Ask a Foster Parent Night – Daybreak, South Jordan

Tuesday March 6th

6:30- 8:30pm

Daybreak Community Center

4544 Harvest Moon Drive

South Jordan

Find out about children in the Daybreak area who need safe, loving homes and foster parents.

Ask a Foster Parent Night – West Valley City

Wednesday, March 21st

6:00-7:00pm

West Valley Library

2880 West 3650 South

Find out about children in West Valley, Magna and Kearns who need safe, loving homes and foster parents.

 

Ask a Foster Parent Night – Sandy

Monday, March 26th

6:00- 8:00pm

UFCF offices

Sandy Library

10100 South Petunia Way

Find out about children in Sandy and Draper who need safe, loving homes and foster parents.

 

Northern Region

Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Morgan, Rich, & Weber Counties.

Foster Parent Pre-Service training will be held in the following locations:

January/February – Ogden

March – Bountiful

April- Ogden

May- Logan

June – Ogden

Please plan ahead in order attend the trainings held near you.

Attendees must contact Brenda or Maryanne at 801-392-1114 or 1- 877-505-5437 to register for these classes.

 

Fostering Teens: Rewards & Challenges

Saturday, February 25th

10:00am – Noon

Holy Family Catholic Church

1100 East 5550 South – South Ogden

Hear the experiences of foster parents with teens and older children in foster care.  Sponsored by the Holy Family Catholic Church Youth Group.  

Information Booth

Saturday, April 21st

10:00am – 3:00pm

Weber County Health and Safety Fair

Weber County Fairgrounds

Stop by our booth and learn more about foster parenting in Weber and Davis Counties.

Western Region

Juab, Millard, Summit, Utah, & Wasatch Counties.

Please plan ahead in order attend the trainings held near you.

Attendees must contact Wendy or John at 801-373-3006 or or 1- 877-505-5437 to register for these classes.

 

Fostering Teens: Rewards & Challenges

Wednesday, February 15th

6:00 – 7:30pm

UFCF offices- 274 West Center Street

Orem

Hear the experiences of foster parents with teens and older children in foster care. RSVP for dinner 877-505-KIDS (5437).  In-service hours for licensed foster families.

 

Ask a Foster Parent Night

Thursday, February 23rd

7:00 – 8:30pm

UFCF offices- 274 West Center Street

Orem

Find out about children from Lehi and surrounding areas who need safe, loving homes and foster parents.

 

Ask a Foster Parent Night

Thursday, March 22nd

7:00 – 8:30pm

UFCF offices- 274 West Center Street

Orem

Find out about children from Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain who need safe, loving homes and foster parents.

 

Southwest Region

Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Washington, & Wayne Counties.

Foster parent pre-service training will be held in the following locations:

January – Beaver

February- St. George

March – Cedar City

Please plan ahead in order attend the trainings.

Attendees must contact Debbie at 435-656-8065 or 1- 877-505-5437 to register for these classes.

Ask a Foster Parent Night - Richfield

Wednesday,  March 21st

6:30-7:30pm

DCFS Office Bldg -201 E. 500 North

Richfield

Hear about children from Sevier County who need safe, loving homes and foster parents. For more information, call Marissa Douglas at 1-(877) 505-5437.