Walworth County Health and Human Services voted on May 21 to authorize staff to apply for a 2017 Foster Parent Grant, a one‑time $10,000 opportunity intended to support foster parent recruitment and retention.

Staff said the funds could be used for camps, special activities or memberships to support foster families and that there is no local match required. "We're low on homes," staff said, explaining the county seeks additional supports to recruit and retain foster families.

A board member moved and a second was recorded; the motion passed by voice vote with members answering "Aye."

Ending: Staff were authorized to submit the grant application; no additional county match was required by the grant announcement.