Provides out-of-home foster care placement for children who cannot remain at home.Foster CareMore information:Child placement may be court-ordered or through voluntary parent agreement A training course must be completed before receiving a license Foster parents receive board payments, a Medical Assistance card, and initial clothing allowance

Provides young men with semi-independent living in a group home setting.Residential Treatment FacilitiesMore information: Includes 24-hour supervision, behavior modification, education, and therapyRequires referral from the Department of Human Services and Department of Juvenile Services

Offers housing for children whose families are experiencing homelessness, joblessness, drug addiction, or another crisis.Temporary ShelterMore information: Biological parents maintain full custody while children live with host parents Host parents receive assistance with transportation, meals, and material supportLength of stay varies on a case-by-case basis, with an average of 3 to 4 months

Provides out-of-home foster care placement for children who cannot remain at home.Foster CareMore information:Child placement may be court-ordered or through voluntary parent agreementA training course must be completed before receiving a licenseFoster parents receive board payments, a Medical Assistance card, and initial clothing allowance

Offers therapeutic foster care services for youth in need of a higher level of care.Foster Care/Therapeutic Foster Care

Offers a residential treatment program for boys that includes education, life skills training, and after care planning.Residential Treatment Centers for AdolescentsMore information: Participants visit their families regularly and family weekends are held 3 times a year Must be referred by Department of Juvenile Services or Department of Social Services

Operates a group home for teenage girls.Foster CareMore information: Offers individual, group, and family therapy and an accredited educational program Participants learn life skills such as hygiene, money management, group interaction, and job skills

Trains and licenses treatment foster parents to offer in-home care for emotionally troubled children and adolescents.Foster Parent/Family RecruitmentMore information: Offers case management, crisis intervention, and respite care 24-hour on-call services available

Cares for children who exhibit emotional, biological, or behavioral deficits due to a history of trauma.Treatment Foster Care CenterMore information: Provides support and resources for foster parents Offers specialized services for individuals with learning disabilities, low function, conduct problems, aggression, emotional fragility, separation, loss, and maltreatment

Provides therapeutic group homes for youth with serious emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disabilities.Therapeutic Group Homes

Offers foster homes for children and teens with emotional or developmental challenges.Therapeutic Foster Care

Operates a residential home for boys who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, or have been in trouble with the law.Residential HomeMore information: Includes therapy, behavior management, job services, living skills development, and drug counseling Offers community activities, crisis counseling, music lessons, and equine therapy On-campus special education and public-school education options availableResidents typically stay 9 to 12 months, but may be able to stay up to 18 months or until 21 years