Tuesday, February 28, 2012
FOSTER CARE GIVERS NEEDED TODAY
There is a desperate need for Foster Care Givers for Children in Specialized Foster Care. Agencies State wide have filled their homes and have had to leave children in hospitals, shelters, and group homes. There are many quality, loving homes out there they need to reached. The time for action is now and the are children waiting to be loved and given a chance. OCH has a strategic plan to reach out to these children, provide them home, and services for them. If you are interested or if you know someone who could help in anyway, please contact us. The need is great and the homes are few.ourchilrdernshomestead.org
OCH: BY THE NUMBERS
200 total children served
44 new foster families were licensed this year
165 homes were active licensed foster families
13 or more is the average number of homes our children have lived in prior to coming to OCH
16 years is the average age of an OCH foster child
5% of our children are 5 years and under
53% of our children are 16 years and older
90% of our children are behind a level in school due to their prior circumstances
3-4 grade levels behind is an average for our children in school
7 children are enrolled in college
61% of our children have a Mentor
44 new foster families were licensed this year
165 homes were active licensed foster families
13 or more is the average number of homes our children have lived in prior to coming to OCH
16 years is the average age of an OCH foster child
5% of our children are 5 years and under
53% of our children are 16 years and older
90% of our children are behind a level in school due to their prior circumstances
3-4 grade levels behind is an average for our children in school
7 children are enrolled in college
61% of our children have a Mentor
OCH FOSTER CARE
Our Children’s Homestead services the most difficult foster care cases in DCFS. We make a commitment to help each child find success regardless of circumstance.
Our children are placed into homes with foster parents who are trained and committed to provide care. The child is assigned a case worker who provides case management specially designed for a particular child’s individual needs; the case worker meets regularly with the child and family to coordinate all of the child’s therapies and programs and to assess progress. The child is teamed with a licensed therapist who works with the child and foster parents to engage the child in programs like a therapeutic mentor program to overcome behavioral and socialization issues.
At OCH, we have realistic expectations for our children, and we help them reach each goal and recognize every success. Every child needs training, education, patience and encouragement. Our foster parents, case workers and therapists work closely to support their child’s needs and enable them to succeed.
Our children are placed into homes with foster parents who are trained and committed to provide care. The child is assigned a case worker who provides case management specially designed for a particular child’s individual needs; the case worker meets regularly with the child and family to coordinate all of the child’s therapies and programs and to assess progress. The child is teamed with a licensed therapist who works with the child and foster parents to engage the child in programs like a therapeutic mentor program to overcome behavioral and socialization issues.
At OCH, we have realistic expectations for our children, and we help them reach each goal and recognize every success. Every child needs training, education, patience and encouragement. Our foster parents, case workers and therapists work closely to support their child’s needs and enable them to succeed.
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