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How We Support
Our Foster Parents
Our Foster Parents receive wrap-around support from the very first day. Services include:
Ongoing professional development
Access to caseworkers, therapists, and relief parents
Health and wellness resources
Emotional and behavioral support for children
Weekly relief hours and Village-based enrichment
Training
& Development
We offer robust training programs to prepare Foster Parents for success.
DCFS-mandated pre-service training
Trauma-informed care certification
Ongoing monthly workshops
Community and peer learning circles
Virtual learning opportunities