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FOSTER CARE

Children and youth enter foster care because they have been abandoned, abused, or neglected by their parents or guardians. All of these children have experienced some type of loss or trauma. In other ways, foster children are just like other children: they need stable, loving homes that nurture growth and development.

WHY RAINTREE?

To put it simply: the level of care.

Our foster care staff at Raintree Children and Family Services provides one-on-one care to each case that they manage. In a lot of ways, every child placed in a foster home is an extension of the Raintree family, and we continue to provide support to those families throughout the child's stay. We will be with you every step of the way.

WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE?

Therapeutic Foster Care serves children and youth ranging from birth to 21 years of age. These children may identify as LGBTQ, experienced severe abuse, may have been a victim of sex trafficking, may have experienced substance abuse disorder, or currently live with a behavioral health disorder. 

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These children may experience some developmental delays or disabilities.

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REQUIREMENTS OF BEING A FOSTER PARENT

  • Live in Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and surrounding parishes

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Pass criminal background check and fingerprinting

  • Family assessment interview

  • Available bedroom and bed

  • Less than 4 dependents

  • Complete home study

  • Complete training and participate in ongoing training

  • Open to fostering preteens, teens, all races, all ethnicities, and LGBTQ youth

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