5K Race To Raise Awareness For Cuyahoga County Foster Services

CLEVELAND, OH — On Sunday, July 30, runners and walkers will gather in Edgewater Park to make a show of support for Cuyahoga County's nearly 2,000 children and teens in county care. Some 570 of those children are in need of a permanent adoptive family. The Race for Home event will bring attention to their situation.

Registration for the event starts at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. on July 30. (To stay up to date on local stories, subscribe to the Patch Cleveland newsletter. As news breaks and the story develops, you will be the first to receive updates from Patch.)

Runners and walkers will join foster and adoptive families, county employees, and community partners for the event. The race is designed to be family friendly.

All participants will receive a finisher medal and a race T-shirt. Prizes will then be awarded to top finishers in various age groups.

There will also be activities for children during the race. Post-race refreshments will be provided.

Registration costs $20 before July 20. Registration will cost $25 between July 20 and July 28. Participants who are under 18 can pay $20 through July 29.

Online registration closes July 28 at 9 a.m. Registration can be done at this website.

The Division of Children and Family Services is asking adults to consider becoming foster parents. Children with DCFS are in need of a safe and supportive home. DCFS especially needs foster parents for small children (infants – preschoolers), teens, and siblings who want to stay together.

Interested adults can call the foster and adoption recruitment line at 216-881-5775, fill out an inquiry form, and read the foster and adoption guide for information on training, application, and screening.

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