Children are waiting for families!

For many children in our community, stability and security start with the Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS). When a child comes into our care, it’s often because of difficult circumstances such as abuse or neglect. Some may need temporary out-of-home placement while their families work toward reunification. Others may need a permanent family to call their own.

Many of these children have special needs such as medical conditions, emotional/behavioral challenges or educational/developmental delays, yet will blossom and thrive with consistent care, nurturing and specialized services.

If a child is unable to return home, our agency will consider placement with a foster or kinship family who is willing to permanently commit to the child if they become legally free for adoption.

• Each year approximately 50-60 children are available for adoption in Mesa County.
• MCDHS believes that all children have an inherent right to a committed, permanent family.
• Permanency promotes healthy physical, social and emotional development.
• Families are needed to provide a loving and stable home for children through adoption.

Every child deserves a safe, loving and permanent home. If you are interested in becoming a permanent family for a child, please visit the Mesa County Foster and Adopt website or call 970-609-KIDZ