Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) is a specialized form of foster care designed to provide intensive support and treatment for children and adolescents who have experienced significant trauma, emotional disturbances, or behavioral issues. These traumatic experiences may be due to abuse, maltreatment, addiction, loss, or other diagnoses.

Becoming a foster parent is a rewarding way to support children who need a placement outside of their biological family temporarily. Becoming a foster parent involves several important steps to ensure you are equipped with NYS regulatory support and training to best meet the responsibilities involved.

The home-finding process for foster care is a collaborative effort involving case managers, social workers, foster families, and the child’s support network. The primary goal is to place children in safe, nurturing homes that can meet their unique needs and support their well-being.