As a continuum of Family Foster Care, Youthville offers Therapeutic/Treatment Foster Care (TFC). TFC serves children between the ages of 5 and 21 who have severe behavioral and/or emotional issues. Without this program, these children are at-risk of being hospitalized or placed in a residential treatment facility. TFC is successful due to the following support and services that are provided:
Regardless of the level of foster care a family provides, the basic process and requirements are the same. Some foster parents opt to provide therapeutic/treatment level care after gaining initial experience in foster care. Others start their foster care experience by immediately providing this level of care. Each family, with staff assistance, can make the decision that is best for them. With this level of care, the foster family implements key elements of treatment to the child. They are guided through the treatment plan and supported by clinical staff. The goal is to always help the child function better and be successful in returning to their permanent family. Through TFC, children receive treatment and services needed while experiencing the benefits of living in a family.
For more information on TFC contact Misty Harding, TFC Program Supervisor, at mharding@youthville.org or 800.593.1950, ext. 8169. For more information on becoming a foster parent, Contact Us or call 800.593.1950, ext. 194.