My foster parents really understand me. When children and adolescents are unable to live with their own families, a foster family can mean a second chance at a productive future. Working with professional social workers, foster parents learn to help these children, who range in age from three to 18, establish healthy relationships. In addition to providing food and shelter, Foster Parents offer direction, a stable and nurturing home environment, and relationships the children can trust.
Foster parents are an integral part of the treatment team.
We begin by finding the right match between foster parent and child. Training and ongoing support groups for foster parents are vital components of the program. Social workers visit regularly to make the most of school and community resources and to help the children achieve their potential. Through Aviva, help is available 24- hours a day. Monthly compensation is provided to foster parents to cover the costs of food, shelter and clothing for their foster children.