What types of foster care are available?
The Childrens Home has four different types of foster care available ranging from regular through therapeutic. Generally the higher the level of care provided by the parent, the greater the number of services provided to the child and family. The stipend also increases based on the level of care required. Regular foster care is provided to children who have temporarily been removed from their homes and generally remain in the foster care system between 24 hours to one year. The goal is often reunification with the biological family. Examples of services provided may be counseling or educational support. A family may care for up to five children. Supported foster care is provided to children who have had previous multiple foster care placements, currently reside at The Childrens Home or some other residential facility, and have remained in the system for an extended period of time. Examples of services provided may be on-going therapy, use of medication to control behavioral issues, and
