CTSHealth Services | Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)

Why is Therapeutic Foster Care important?

What are the goals of Therapeutic Foster Care?

What is Therapeutic Foster Care?

TFC is a foster care program designed for children who need more intensive support than traditional foster care can provide. Foster parents receive specialized training to help children manage trauma, behavioral health conditions, and developmental needs.

How does Therapeutic Foster Care work?

Children in TFC are placed with trained foster families who offer stability, emotional support, and therapeutic interventions. These families work closely with case managers, therapists, and healthcare professionals to implement individualized care plans that promote healing and growth.

Why is Therapeutic Foster Care important?

Many foster children have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse, leading to complex emotional and behavioral needs. TFC provides the structure and therapeutic support necessary to help children build coping skills, improve mental health, and prepare for long-term success.

What are the goals of Therapeutic Foster Care?

Provide a safe, stable, and supportive home environment.
Children in TFC have often experienced trauma, neglect, or instability. The primary goal is to place them in a structured, nurturing home where they can feel secure and supported.
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Help children develop emotional regulation and coping skills.
Many children in TFC struggle with behavioral or emotional challenges. Foster parents and therapists work together to teach coping mechanisms, emotional expression, and self-regulation strategies.
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Support educational and social development.
Academic struggles and social difficulties are common among foster children. TFC programs focus on helping children succeed in school, build friendships, and engage in healthy social activities.
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Reunify children with their biological families when possible or prepare them for permanent placement.
Whenever safe and appropriate, TFC aims to help children return to their biological families by providing family therapy, parenting education, and visitation support. If reunification isn’t possible, the goal is to transition the child into a stable, permanent home through adoption or guardianship.
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Encourage healing and resilience through trauma-informed care.
TFC emphasizes trauma-informed care to help children process past experiences, build self-esteem, and develop the resilience needed to overcome adversity.