Mayor Glen Robertson encouraging families to consider becoming foster parents.
Representatives from DePelchin Children's Center and other placement agencies met in order to spread the word about the urgent need for foster families in Lubbock.
Robertson says he hopes the meeting will spark loving and caring families to step up to the plate and provide a positive impact on young lives.
"We so need that precious resource called a family, that can open their heart, their home, their resources and their love to these children that have been removed," said DePelchin Children's Center CEO, Jenifer Jarriel.
According to stats from Child Protective Services, out of 41 counties in Texas, 1,600 children are in foster care, and 666 of those kids are located in Lubbock County.
"I know the people of this region, and I know that if we get the word out to them that if we reach out and explain the need, explain what these children are facing, I have no doubt in my mind that the citizens of this region will step up and will solve this shortfall that we have," Robertson said.
