The UMCH Foster Team specializes in Treatment Foster Care. When used to describe Foster Care, the word “Treatment” refers to an advanced level of therapeutic assistance for the child in care. UMCH Treatment Foster Families offer safe, nurturing home environments for children to practice new or rediscovered skills when they are not ready or able to live with their family of origin. Treatment Foster Families receive ongoing training from UMCH beyond that required for traditional foster care. Treatment Families become a skilled, integral part of the UMCH Multidisciplinary Team, working closely with, and receiving 24/7 support from, case managers, supervisors, therapists and others based on the needs of the child. UMCH is unique in that our agency provides all treatment services within the agency itself ... psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse, therapist, case manager and supervisor. The program is goal-oriented, time-limited, and family-centered. We recommend homes for licensure, regularly interact with our foster families, and operate with a low foster home to case manager ratio which allows for individualized attention. We also provide traditional foster care for children who do not require a treatment focused environment, as well as adoption services. We believe in the importance of providing quality treatment care for both our children and our foster families. We welcome the opportunity to include your family within ours. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, the following information is for you. You may also call us for more information at 614 - 559 - 2800 (ext. 400). We look forward to having you join us! |
