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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
Offers a range of supportive services for families. Family Based ServicesMore information: Family Preservation program helps families with children in crisis to prevent out of home placement Subira Semi-Independent Living program provides holistic and therapeutic support to youth Kinship Care program offers support to caregivers caring for their relative's children Therapeutic Foster Care program assists youth in foster care African American Community-Based Bystander Prevention Education offers home visits and training

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Care Coordination
Foster Home Placement
Abuse Counseling
Family Preservation Programs
Kinship Caregivers
Mental Health Information/Education
Case/Care Management
Offers temporary care and support services to children who cannot reside in their homes due to neglect or abuse. Foster Homes for Dependent ChildrenMore information: Children can stay a maximum of 15 months from the date they enter foster care
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
Offers adoption services and foster care homes for unaccompanied refugee minors.Foster Care and Adoption ServicesMore information: Includes case management, home studies, and post adoption reviews

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Adoption Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Foster Home Placement
Adolescents
Provides licensed foster homes for youth with special medical, emotional, and behavioral needs.Foster CareMore information: Offers support groups for parents, camps, personal supports, respite care, and assistive technology

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Therapeutic Camps
Youth Enrichment Programs
Intellectual Disabilities
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
Parent / Caregiver Mental Health
Care Coordination
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Case/Care Management
Foster Home Placement
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Parent Support Groups
Offers assistance and support to families formed through kinship care, adoption, foster care, and guardianship.Foster and Adoption Services More information: Includes placement services, counseling, professional training, and mentorship

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Adoption Services
Family Preservation Programs
Foster Home Placement
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

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Facility Licensing
Foster Home Placement
Placements for Children and Youth
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
Find and trains people who are interested in becoming foster parents.Foster Parent Training

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Foster Home Placement
Volunteer Opportunities
Adolescents
Offers adoption services and foster care homes for unaccompanied refugee minors.Foster Care and Adoption ServicesMore information: Includes case management, home studies, and post adoption reviews

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Adoption Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Foster Home Placement
Adolescents
Provides out-of-home foster care placement for children who cannot remain in the home.Foster Care
Offers adoption services and foster care homes for unaccompanied refugee minors.Foster Care and Adoption ServicesMore information: Includes case management, home studies, and post adoption reviews

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Adoption Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Foster Home Placement
Adolescents
Offers placement services for children in need of homes.Foster Care and Adoption ServicesMore information: Works with other agencies to complete home studies for families wishing to adopt Recruits, trains, licenses, supports, and encourages families interested in becoming foster parents

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Residential Mental Health Treatment Facilities
Foster Home Placement
Adoption Services
Provides temporary placement for children in foster care or group homes.Foster Care ServicesMore information: Placements may be court-ordered or by voluntary agreement
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 information and training for becoming foster or adoptive parents. Foster Care and Adoption
Provides out-of-home foster care placement for children who cannot remain at home. Foster CareMore information: Ordered through the court or through voluntary parent agreement Requires completion of a training course before receiving a license Gives foster parents 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
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 out-of-home foster care placement for children who cannot remain at home. Foster CareMore information: Ordered through the court or through voluntary parent agreement Requires completion of a training course before receiving a license Gives foster parents board payments, a Medical Assistance card, and initial clothing allowance
Trains and licenses individuals and families who want to become foster or adoptive parents.Foster Care and Adoption ServicesMore informationSpecific guidelines must be met, including a home study and the participation in pre-service training
Offers services related to the care of children who are unable to live with their parents, including foster care and adoption.Child Welfare ServicesMore information: Provides locator services to find parents and, if needed, terminate parental rights
Provides out-of-home foster care placement for children who cannot remain at home. Foster CareMore information: Ordered through the court or through voluntary parent agreement Requires completion of a training course before receiving a license Gives foster parents board payments, a Medical Assistance card, and initial clothing allowance
Provides prospective adoptive parents with adoption referrals to the Department of Social Services or private adoption agencies.Adoption Services

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Specialized Information and Referral
Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues
Foster Home Placement

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