Cobb hosts meetings for prospective foster parents

Cobb County will hold a meeting for prospective foster parents on Feb. 9 in Marietta.

Georgia has more than 7,000 children in foster care at any give time. Cobb residents will learn more about the needs for foster parents and their role in a child’s physical, emotional, medical and psychological needs.

The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Cobb Department of Family and Children Services, 325 S. Fairground St. in Marietta.

Information: Cindy Teate, 770-319-3712

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