COG works with local and state child welfare agencies to bolster foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention initiatives. COG's child welfare technical committees provide a platform for this work, supporting local governments in the region through technical assistance and providing a place to discuss and track trends in foster care and adoption.
For youth who have aged out or are at risk of aging out of foster care, COG launched the Trailblazer Project, which provides critical support to students attending college, university, or trade school. Previously, COG partnered with NBC-4 Washington on Wednesday’s Child, a television segment that featured children who are waiting in foster care to be adopted. Hundreds of children in the region found an adoptive family after appearing on Wednesday’s Child.
Interested in becoming a foster parent? Check out these resources from area jurisdictions.
2024 Foster Parents of the Year
Child Welfare Resources
City of Alexandria
Arlington County
Charles County
District of Columbia
Fairfax County
Frederick County
Loudoun County
Montgomery County
Prince George’s County
Prince William County
News & Multimedia
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April 29, 2010
Freddie Mac Foundation, COG partner to sponsor ad outreach.
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June 2, 2009
COG and the Freddie Mac Foundation present area foster parents with awards for service. Plus, Chairman Gross discusses the Gala in the latest episode of 'The...
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February 4, 2009
Black History Month message encourages area residents to become foster parents.
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January 15, 2009
The Freddie Mac Foundation Heart Gallery is on display in the lobby of the COG building until January 30.
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May 19, 2008
COG and the Freddie Mac Foundation honor region's foster parents at 6th annual gala.