These foster homes provide an invaluable service, not only to the county, but also to the children they take into their homes. OTHER NEWS: Need to unwind? Manitowoc's Glaze & Paint offers art as therapyĪ need still exists for foster homes. OTHER NEWS: Beach Bash brings weekend fun to Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers They also try to match providers with their preference of age of child. They work hard to keep children in their school of origin and keep them as close as possible to their family to allow for family interaction. The county is constantly recruiting for additional homes so they can match children to homes that are the best fit for them. Did you know that as of March 30 there were 87 children in out-of-home placement throughout Manitowoc County? Did you know there were 28 licensed foster homes with an additional 14 homes going through the licensing process?