Therapeutic Foster Care
Program
Woodfords provides treatment-level foster care to children ages 3 to 21 with developmental, emotional and/or medical disabilities who cannot reside with their biological family and are in the custody of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). With the support of trained foster parents and Woodfords’ treatment team, children are offered support and guidance with challenges related to behavior, social and emotional needs, learning, psychological diagnoses, and more. The team works together in the best interest of the child, while promoting the goal of family reunification and life skills growth.
Service Area
Woodfords’ Therapeutic Foster Care Program contracts with foster parents who supports foster children in Southern and Central Maine.
Become a Foster Parent
You can make a difference in the life of a child in your own community by becoming a foster parent! In addition to a daily stipend, Woodfords foster parents receive case management, in home support services, behavioral consultation, training, on-call help 24/7 and emotional support. Foster families can connect with each other during quarterly meetings, support groups, trainings, and other Woodfords-sponsored activities.
To be eligible to become a contracted Foster Parent with Woodfords, applicants must:
- Enjoy working with children
- Be 21+ years of age
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Possess effective parenting skills
- Possess a willingness to work with birth parents, service providers, and service agencies
- Successfully complete introductory trainings
- Possess at least one year of experience as a foster parent or at least six months of work experience with children who have moderate to severe disabilities