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Could you be a foster parent?
Children come into foster care with histories of neglect, trauma, or abuse. Some have been separated from siblings; others have been moved from home to home. Our foster parents are trained to provide kindness, compassion, and special care with the goal of helping children transition into permanent homes.
We are looking for committed, loving adults willing to train as therapeutic foster parents and care for children with mental health diagnoses.
What it takes
Our most successful parents have experience with children and a heart for helping people with mental health issues. Since foster children have been removed from their parents or primary caretakers, they often have special needs. Most are age 5 or older and arrive with emotional and behavioral challenges because of abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
We need foster parents who are willing to learn about grief and loss, show compassion, introduce structure, and support the child as part of a team, which may include doctors, therapists, schools, family members, social services, and mental health agencies.
Our foster parents get 60 hours of training as they prepare to become licensed and 10 hours annually on topics such as behavior management and trauma.
You do not have to be wealthy or married to be a foster parent; your home can be rented or owned.
Independent Services
Even if you plan to foster or adopt through another agency or social services, our staff can help you through the process.
- For MAPP training, contact Tonya Askew at taskew@mhfc.org.
- For home studies, contact Michelle Kennedy at mkennedy@mhfc.org.
Want to know more?
We offer 24 / 7 support and competitive compensation.
Call 919.754.3647