What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Parents position at FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC?
Job Details
Description
Family Service of RI is recruiting foster parents to support our most vulnerable youth while their families get the support they need to safely reunify!
Foster parents are needed for all ages but ESPECIALLY for pre-teens and teens.
Daily stipends are paid to support the cost of raising the foster youth and offset the cost of household expenses.
Daily stipends range from $35-$95 depending on the level of need of the youth.
Our foster care team provides comprehensive case management and clinical services to foster families as they navigate the foster care and adoption system.
We have been serving the RI community for over 125 years! Through the Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) model, we provide weekly in home clinical and case management support to all of our foster families and children. TST is a model used for children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma. We provide additional TST training to our foster parents to support the youth placed in their home. Support groups and trainings are offered monthly. Our team provides after hours/weekend emergency phone support to all youth and families.
If you would like to learn more please contact us.
Qualifications
Salary : $35 - $95
