The foster care program is primarily used for children, ages 4-18, who:

• have completed residential treatment, but are unable to return to their own family,
• have completed residential treatment, and are waiting for a permanent family to be identified,
• are still in need of continued treatment in a less restrictive environment, or
• have not been in residential treatment, but have needs that can most effectively be addressed by specially trained foster parents.

Children served by Children's Home Society's Therapeutic Foster Care Program have moderate emotional and behavioral problems.  These children are in need of a family home placement which can provide positive guidance, care, and supervision.  They need unconditional affection and acceptance, along with consistent age-appropriate expectations.  The goal in each placement is to provide a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment that will be conducive to the child’s positive development.

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