Functional Family Therapy – Foster Care

Our Foster Care program serves local youth ages 6-18 who have forms of trauma resulting from neglect and/or abuse. Using the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model, we provide in home clinical treatment focused on trauma recovery, case management services and 24/7 support. We partner with our families to provide safe and nurturing homes to stabilize and expedite a youth’s journey to permanency.

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