Our foster care program understands and supports the complex and rewarding relationships within families. Our highly trained professionals provide support and training for families to help provide children and teens with a structured, nurturing environment for optimal growth. Family members are a part of the treatment team and are empowered to take an active role in the treatment of their child. NAFI CT’s therapeutic foster care program builds upon the strengths of each unique family and youth resulting in life-long family ties and successes.
NAFI CT offers intensive support services to our foster families to assist in the success of each youth and family, including:
- Specialized training prior to the placement of a child and on-going opportunities for education and training
- Frequent visits from our professional staff and 24/7 on-call support
- Planned and emergency respite care
- Parent support groups and networking opportunities
- Connection to community resources to support the success of each child
- A substantial monthly stipend for the care of the child
Foster Care Programs:
Becoming a Foster Parent
NAFI CT recruits, trains, and supports a diverse pool of foster parents. Our foster families are comprised of diverse backgrounds, identities, and family structures. We welcome single, married, partnered, or cohabitating individuals to become foster parents. NAFI CT proudly supports LGBTQ+ individuals and couples on the journey to become foster parents. Basic requirements include being at least 21 years old, passing a criminal history and background check, being in good physical health, and providing personal references. Our foster care specialists will help you navigate a mutual screening process which helps helps both sides determine if foster parenting is right for you and the characteristics of children that will best fit with your family’s lifestyle and ability.
Our most successful foster parents are open-minded, reliable, patient and willing to adjust parenting styles for children with different needs. Having a flexible schedule, being tolerant, and demonstrating the ability to work as a member of our team are all important qualities for success.
To begin your journey to becoming a foster parent and schedule a no-obligation information session with one of our foster parent specialists:
Our Foster Families Describe Their Experiences
Each May is National Foster Care Month, and this year we reached out to some of our wonderful foster families and asked them to share their inspirations, successes, and thoughts about the vital roles they play in providing young people in need with a nurturing family environment. Follow the link to read their stories and be inspired to join our team.
