WHY BECOME A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER PARENT?
You can make a difference in the life of a child and reap the emotional benefits of positively impacting a child's life.
Teaching parents receive:
- Weekly consultation by program staff.
- Extensive pre-service training to assist in developing skills to care for special youth.
- Ongoing training to enhance individualized therapeutic techniques.
- Accessibility to program staff 24 hours a day.
- Respite care to allow parents time away from daily responsibilities.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER PARENT?
Teaching parents provide understanding, acceptance and stability in a safe and healthy home environment. In order to successfully accomplish this objective, the following qualities are essential:
- Willing to be a part of the treatment team.
- Willing to devote time to pre-service and ongoing training.
- At least 25 years of age.
- May be married or single.
- In good physical and mental health.
- Effective parenting skills.
- Maturity and self-discipline.
- Creativity and flexibility.
- Enjoy challenges and commitments.