The waiver allows flexible use of federal dollars to fund services to families and children based on strengths and needs. Implementation of a kinship care program encourages involvement of extended families in the care and placement of children. Streamlining and expanding the adoption system addresses the rapidly growing number of children needing new permanent families. Major Resources Child Protective Services are offered to children and their families to protect children from abuse and neglect. When SCF receives a report of child abuse or neglect, the agency will assess the family situation to determine whether abuse has occurred and if the child is at risk of further abuse.
Transitional service includes foster care, kinship care and residential treatment.
These temporary services ensure an appropriate, safe home for a child while additional services are being provided to the family. SCF's Adoption and Permanency program is committed to providing safe and permanent families for all children placed in its custody. If a child cannot be returned home, SCF will try to find an adoptive home for the child. Independent Living Programs are designed to assist youths who are or were in foster care to become independent adults. Youth served must be age 16 or older.