Providing Support to Children & Youth
When children experience negative events, it can lead to trauma responses that manifest various behaviors. Children who have faced these traumas need a greater degree of compassionate and specialized support to help them heal and thrive. This model goes beyond basic traditional foster care by integrating therapeutic services into the care provided by foster families.
Therapeutic foster care provides support to children and youth, assisting them in potentially returning to their families of origin, preparing them to join adoptive families, or laying the foundation for a successful life after foster care.
Collaboration with Professionals
Families Thrive
TFC often involves a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, therapists, and medical professionals, who work together to create and implement individualized treatment plans for each child.
Therapeutic Services
Families Thrive
Children in TFC may receive various therapeutic interventions, such as individual or group therapy, family therapy, and skills training. These services are provided both in the home and in community settings.
Structured Environment
Families Thrive
TFC families provide a structured and nurturing environment that promotes stability and helps children develop coping skills. This structure is crucial for children who may struggle with routine and boundaries.
Focus on Strength & Resilience
Therapeutic Foster Care emphasizes building on the strengths and resilience of children, helping them develop skills for better emotional and social functioning.
Goals of Therapeutic Foster Care:
- Improve the emotional and behavioral well-being of children.
- Support family reunification when appropriate.
- Foster a sense of stability and belonging in a nurturing environment.
- Prepare children for future success in less restrictive settings or independent living.
- Overall, Therapeutic Foster Care aims to provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for children who need more than what traditional foster care can offer.
