Foster Care Program
Our Therapeutic Foster Care program serves families and youth in Jamestown, NY; Dunkirk, NY; Buffalo, NY, as well as, thoughout Chautauqua County, Cattaraugus County, and Erie County in Western New York.
Why choose us?
We are with you every step of the way!
- Family Focused
- Multi-disciplinary Team Approach
- Skill-Based Training
- 24-Hour Support
- Financial Reimbursement
- Teach Life Skills to a Child
- Making a Difference
Foster Care Parents
Successful Foster Parents are loving, open-minded and dependable. They are able to provide both a caring and structured environment. They willingly learn some new parenting techniques to work with children who have varied needs. Commitment, flexibility, patience and keeping an open mind are all characteristics that enhance the success of being a Gustavus Adolphus Foster Parent.
Gustavus Adolphus, Child and Family Services, Foster Care Program will provide initial training, certification, on-going trainings, and regular face to face contact and support. Additional resources will be provided to assist in the transition of a child entering your home. Weekly in home contacts will offer guidance and support as you successfully parent the children in your home.
Foster Parent Requirements
- Be at least 21 Years Old
- Meet Safety Standards established by NY State in your home
- SCR: Criminal History Report
- Successfully Complete the Application Process
- Insurance for both Home and Auto
- Be in Good Health
- Flexible Schedule
- Motivated to make a Difference in the Life of a Child
Certification Process
A Home Visit is scheduled after the initial phone call to meet and discuss all aspects of foster care. The process occurs over a 10-12 week period of time. It is during this time that pre-service trainings are held; home visits are scheduled to gather family data, assessments occur to determine the matching process for both the family and children in care. Foster parents will undergo both State Central Registry Clearance and Fingerprinting will be required.
On-going support and training to ensure the successful completion of all requirements. Gustavus Adolphus Foster Care Program utilizes a team approach and you are supported at all times while involved in our program. We recognize that our foster parents are a crucial component. We value the time and effort you contribute to making a difference in the life of a child.
E-mail us today for more information
Download a copy of our intake form
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Foster Care Program |
GA Family Services |
GA Family Services 200 Gustavus Avenue Jamestown, NY 14701 (716) 665-8050 ext. 268 After 5 PM and on weekends 716-307-2749 |
Phone 1-877-674-GACFS (4237)
