Foster Caregiver Therapeutic Foster Care (Calgary)

Woods Homes is currently looking forTherapeutic Foster Caregivers (Home Fire Keepers) in Calgary and the surrounding Homes Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) is a specialized treatment model that combines therapeutic-based care and cultural continuity within a transitional in-home foster care placement. TFC is not intended to replace group-care placements; rather it provides a scaffolding approach that supports children and youth as they transition from institutional therapeutic programming into a community-based home environment. This model preserves key benefits of traditional foster care (a natural caregiving environment and stronger connection to home communities and culture) while providing intensive support typical of therapeutic and youth with significant histories of traumatic experiences; developmental mental health or high-risk behavioural concerns; or who have not been successful in traditional home-like placements may be a good fit for TFC after responding well to intensive therapeutic programs and interventions. The mission of TFC is to take a wholistic community-driven approach to enhance strengths build connection maintain or strengthen cultural identity and support each childs transition home or to a less intensive environment (such as traditional foster care).What to expect (supports provided)Home Fire Keepers provide a safe and supportive home for young people with support from Woods Homes including:Trauma-informed care guidance and support focused on healthy development positive parenting and quality to Woods Homes clinical team and cultural navigators.24/7 on-call support through Woods Homes collaboration with a team of youth specialists cultural leads and a working with young people with behavioral and trauma-related of Indigenous cultures and a willingness to and ability to participate in training and collaborate with the TFC to provide a stable safe home environment for young transportation and a valid Class 5 drivers responsibilitiesProvide care for young people in your home on a 24/7 a safe stable home environment for young people aged 517 for a short-term placement (typically 13 years).Support daily routines school participation life skills development and building healthy socialization emotional regulation and conflict-resolution cultural learning and therapeutic and recreational activities chosen by the young to and attend medical appointments and school meetings including arranging annual checkups with doctors dentists and documentation in a timely manner and maintain open communication with the TFC care in a home licensed for 12 young homes may have 12 young people in their diem to cover additional costs to care for a young person in your home: Year 1 $110/day; Year 2 $115/day; Year 3 $120/dayParticipation in training is respite of two days per month (included in the per diem).How to applyTo apply please submit your resume and a brief cover letter through Indeed or email your application to: