(Walworth County Health & Human Services press release – Nov. 13)

Walworth County Foster Parents Recognized by Governor

On November 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., Walworth County Department of Health and Human
Services foster parents, Dakota and Zack Hedrick, will be recognized as recipients of the
2020 Governor’s Foster Care Award. This award honors outstanding members of
Wisconsin’s foster care community. The Hedricks were nominated by Walworth County
staff due to the extraordinary care, support, and stability they provide to the children they
serve.

“The Hedricks are an example of the powerful impact that caring adults can have on
vulnerable children,” said Deborah McDaniel, Youth Justice Social Worker. “Walworth
County is very fortunate to have foster parents dedicated to providing children with a safe
place to heal.”

Walworth County is actively recruiting foster parents. For more information, please
contact the Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services Foster Care
Coordinator Susan Earnest at 262-741-3200 or visit
https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/366/Become-a-Foster-Parent.