Therapeutic treatment foster care program

We get a tremendous amount of support from Kennedy Krieger Institute. If we have a crisis, we can turn to staff members who are right there. They have gone as far as accompanying us to the hospital on emergency visits. This program had me thinking in a new direction that Tim has a future and a life. Treatment foster care TFC , also called therapeutic foster care, is out-of-home care by foster parents with specialized training to care for a wide variety of children and adolescents, usually those with significant emotional, behavioral, or social issues or medical needs.

Treatment foster care is designed to provide safe and nurturing care to a child or youth in a more structured home environment than typical foster care, and it can be a cost-effective alternative to residential treatment. Foster parents typically receive additional supports and services. This section includes publications and websites that provide information about treatment foster care. Resources include State and local examples.

Shawenim Abinoojii seeks out foster parents with shared history, identity and experiences as the youth. This approach is guided by empathy and understanding, and supports stronger connection and understanding between youth and caregiver.

The Shawenim Abinoojii Therapeutic Foster Care Program honours and respects the opportunity to support and guide youth through this important part of their life journey.

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