Foster Parent/ Family Information Session

CHOR YFS is currently seeking Foster Parents to join our program in our Eastern PA coverage area. We have offices in Reading, PA and Bethlehem, PA.

Our Company Overview:

CHOR YFS Foster Care Program has been offering a unique, full continuum of foster care services to help many children in Pennsylvania. With offices in Reading and Bethlehem, PA we strive to assist children involved with both child welfare agencies and juvenile justice agencies. To provide individualized services for children, we currently offer various levels of foster parent services dependent on client need. We are a trauma focused program that incorporates clinical interventions while providing care to the youth placed in our foster homes.

Our traditional and specialized foster care program provide foster families with agency support, medical insurance offered to youth in our care, assistance to referral for additional services, ongoing training, 24/7 on call services and reimbursement for the care of the youth in your foster home.

There is high demand for individuals and families who can foster sibling groups, teens, juvenile justice involved teens and LGBTQ youth.

Our program promotes a youth’s desire to develop social, academic, and emotional skills for future success. By modeling pro-social family life, we assist youth in developing healthy relationships with their peers and adults. Constructive role modeling by Foster Parents is a cornerstone of the agency.

Bright Futures start with Foster Parents

Foster Parent Duties:

· Provide a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment for children and teens.

· Meet the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of youth placed in your care.

· Create a supportive and loving atmosphere that promotes growth and healing.

· Collaborate with caseworkers, therapists, and other professionals involved in the youth's care.

· Advocate for the best interests of the individual and ensure their rights are protected.

· Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding the child's progress and any incidents or concerns.

· Attend required training and meetings to enhance your knowledge and skills as a foster parent.

Qualifications:

· Patience, empathy, and compassion to support individuals who may have experienced trauma or loss.

· Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and handle challenging situations with resilience.

· Willingness to undergo background checks and meet all licensing requirements for foster parenting.

• Ability to pass an initial medical appraisal by a licensed physician (the appraisal must establish that the parent applicant is physically able to care for children and is free from communicable disease)
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Rent or own your own home with space/capacity.
• Ability to pass a home safety evaluation and comprehensive home study.
• Learn and use proven behavioral management skills.
• Comply with licensing standards, guidelines, and protocols.
• Accept support needed to maintain the child’s placement within the resource home.
• Give without the expectation of immediate returns.
• Preserve the continuity of the child’s racial, ethnic, and religious beliefs.
• Accept and care for a child’s emotional, physical, psychological, and behavioral needs.
• Love and care for children
• Modeling of appropriate and professional behavior, family systems, coping mechanisms, etc.
• Supporting children to experience growth and independence. Maintaining adequate documentation of treatment related activities
• Transporting the child to family visits, medical, dental, vision appointments, counseling, etc. (travel costs are reimbursed)
• Accepting responsibility for general child-care including food, clothing, shelter, etc.
• Maintain required annual education goals, provided by CHOR YFS

As a Foster Parent, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the individuals. Your dedication and commitment will provide them with a safe and loving home where they can thrive. Join our team today and help shape a brighter future for these vulnerable individuals.

WHAT CHOR YFS HAS TO OFFER FOSTER PARENTS

• Highly competitive tax-free compensation
• Paid Respite Days
• Around the clock in-home and crisis support
• Ongoing Training

Please feel free to visit our website at www.buildingkidslives.com and complete our contact page or call us at 610-655-5555 to submit a request for more information.

CHOR YFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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