Therapeutic Foster Care

As a continuum of Family Foster Care, Youthville offers Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC). TFC serves children between the ages of 5 and 21 years old who have severe behavioral and/or emotional issues. The goal of TFC is to change negative behaviors through structure and close supervision. 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 provided support and services:

• Clinical staff provide services to the child through an individualized treatment plan
• Clinical staff provide support to foster family through weekly contact
• 24-hour on-call support
• Ongoing, free training and education to the foster family to further develop skills that best meet the needs of the children placed in their home
• Limited number of placements allowed for therapeutic level children in a foster home
• Enhanced monthly stipend
• Specialized support through group and/or individual meetings
• All the support and benefits already offered to any Youthville foster home

Regardless of the level of foster care a family provides, the basic process and requirements are the same. Some foster parents decide to provide therapeutic 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. Through TFC, children receive treatment and services needed while experiencing the benefits of living in a family.

Get Involved

If you're interested in becoming a foster parent: Click here for more information or call 800.593.1950, ext. 6194.