Family-Based Services
is a specialized form of foster family care intended for
children and youth whose needs exceed the capabilities
of a traditional foster home. Such children are often
sent to group homes or institutions, which do not provide
a family living experience. As a vital alternative, a
treatment family is specially selected and trained to
deal with the child’s special needs and to help
each child grow in a successful family atmosphere.
Under our Family-Based Services program, great faith is placed
in the ability of a young person to move beyond past difficulties
and develop a more successful way of living. Through family
activities and community events, children participating
in Family-Based Services will learn the responsibilities
and behaviors that come with being part of a caring family.
Independent
Living
A supplement to our Family-Based Services program,
FCCY’s
Preparation for
Independent
Living program
is a tool used to
assist foster parents in preparing young adults to live
on their own. Utilizing the tools
from the Casey Life Skills web-based system, FCCY has
developed a program of continuous evaluation and
planning, with a strong emphasis on the role of the
foster parent. The Preparation for Independent Living
Program is designed for young people age 15 and older
and has the following key program components in what we
call the "Cycle of Success".
For
more details on Family-Based Services or for information
on making your family a part of our program,
e-mail
FCCY today or call (570)
522-9790.
