At Crescent City Youth and Family Services, we understand the unique challenges and immense responsibilities foster families face. We are dedicated to providing robust support that ensures every foster family within our community has the tools and resources necessary to create a nurturing, stable, and loving environment for foster children.
Our goal is to empower foster families with confidence, skills, and a supportive community, ensuring that every child in foster care has the opportunity to thrive in a stable and loving home. We are here to support, guide, and assist foster families every step of the way. Here's an overview of the comprehensive support services we offer:
Our workshops are designed to equip foster parents with practical skills and knowledge essential for caregiving. Topics covered include trauma-informed care, managing behavioral challenges, understanding child development, and navigating the foster care system. These sessions are led by experienced professionals and provide valuable insights that help foster parents better understand and meet the needs of the children in their care.
Recognizing the emotional complexities associated with fostering, we offer counseling services to both foster parents and foster children. These services include individual therapy, family counseling, and group therapy sessions. Our licensed therapists specialize in areas such as attachment issues, grief, loss, and trauma recovery, aiming to foster emotional healing and resilience for all family members.
We provide timely support during crises to ensure the safety and well-being of foster children and their families. This includes emergency financial assistance to cover unexpected costs such as medical emergencies, home repairs, or necessary household items. We also offer immediate response support for situations that require urgent intervention, helping families to stabilize and manage acute challenges.
