Become Treatment Foster Parents This National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month. At RISE Services, Inc. Idaho, it’s a time to honor and advocate for children and youth in foster care, as well as the dedicated foster parents providing stable, caring homes. We offer a unique program called Treatment Foster Care (TFC) that provides support to youth with behavioral, emotional, or medical needs. This program is changing lives by offering care that goes beyond traditional foster care.
What Makes Treatment Foster Care Stand Out?
TFC goes beyond traditional foster care by placing youth in the homes of specially trained Treatment Foster Parents, who receive ongoing support and training from RISE to provide a trauma-informed, strength-based, therapeutic environment.
The ultimate goal of TFC is to create healthy, stable homes where children can thrive while working toward permanency. This could be through reunification with biological family, adoption, or kinship care. RISE Services, Inc. Idaho serves youth in locations across the state, meeting the needs of youth in diverse communities.
We embrace the philosophy that You Are Their Home, and We Are Your Village. We support our Treatment Foster Parents every step of their journey. They receive:
- Licensing and specialized training to address trauma-related behaviors.
- Access to expert case managers who connect families with community resources.
- 24/7 phone support for emergencies and ongoing assistance.
- Respite care and daily reimbursement to ease financial barriers.
- A community of families through TFC networks for continued learning and connection.
Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters
At the heart of Treatment Foster Care is the use of trauma-informed strategies. This care model is designed to recognize and address how trauma impacts children and their everyday experiences. Many youth entering foster care have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), like abuse, neglect, or disruptive home environments. Trauma-informed parenting builds trust and safety while promoting emotional healing and resilience.
At RISE Services, Inc. Idaho, we also use the strength-based approach. This focuses on empowering youth by emphasizing their talents and potential rather than their struggles. The goal is that every child placed in TFC, regardless of their challenges, is treated with dignity and respect.
Foster Parenting in Idaho
One of the greatest needs in foster care is for compassionate and committed individuals willing to provide a stable home environment. With RISE Services, Inc. Idaho supporting every step of the process, foster parenting is achievable and life-changing for the youth and families involved.
By becoming a Treatment Foster Parent, you can help a child rebuild their life while also receiving tools and support to succeed. Whether you’re a seasoned foster parent or discovering this opportunity for the first time, RISE Services, Inc. Idaho invites you to consider how fostering can fit into your life.
How You Can Get Involved
National Foster Care Month is a time for reflection and a call to action. Contact RISE Idaho today to learn more about TFC and how you can help create a brighter future for children and youth across Idaho.
