How Does Foster Care Work? - Sevita
Foster care is an often misunderstood — but crucial — service. Learn more about how foster care supports children in care in our latest blog post.
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Therapeutic foster care is a form of foster care that provides support for emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs. Learn more in our blog.
Foster care provides children with a family environment filled with the love and care they need to thrive.
However, not every child has the same life. Every case is different, and that’s why there are many different types of foster care.
For children who have had trauma in their lives, therapeutic foster care may help.
Let’s talk about what therapeutic foster care is, how it can help children, and how Sevita can help.
Therapeutic foster care, also known as TFC, is a special form of foster care that provides a temporary home and support for children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs. These children have often experienced trauma or other hardships that have led to them needing a little extra care.
TFC aims to provide a safe, nurturing, and healing environment for children. This is done using therapy, medication management, educational support, and other help a child may need to get better.
Therapeutic foster care helps children who have lived through trauma in many ways. This help includes:
Therapeutic foster care is a combined effort between the child's family, foster parents, and a team of professionals. The exact process will depend on your state and the organizations involved, but here is an overview of how it could work:
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