"Having someone
believe in me and not be afraid to support me at every step opened
my eyes ..... My foster parents gave me a chance at life, to begin
fresh and know anything is possible if you first believe in yourself,
and that others out there believe in you too." -
A former foster child
Want to learn more? Fill out an online information request form here.
Foster Care Program
The Pearson Therapeutic Foster Care Program was founded in 1995
on the belief that a loving home can save a child. Our foster homes
serve children from birth to eighteen years old. Depending on the level of care needed, HHH places children into "basic" foster care homes or "therapeutic" foster care homes. Children in our therapeutic foster homes need treatment
services but can function successfully in a foster home with specially
trained and supported foster parents.
Therapeutic Foster Care is a specialized type of foster care for
children requiring a little more guidance and structure to help
them be successful at home, in school, and with their families and
friends. Children eligible for this program have experienced severe
abuse and/or neglect. Some children may be placed in foster care
immediately after removal from their homes, while others may be
coming from a treatment facility for abused children.
Basic Foster Care is for children from birth to eighteen years old that need a loving home but do not require additional specialized treatment services.
Foster to Adopt Program
For more information on the HHH Foster to Adopt option, please click here.
We are looking for foster and adoptive parents who:
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are caring, responsible
individuals willing to be part of a professional team. |
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are willing to learn about
the dynamics of working with children who have difficult histories.
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are at least 25 years old,
have a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.
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have a high school diploma
or GED. |
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will pass a criminal background
and Child Abuse Registry Check. |
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will participate fully in
the screening and training process, which includes a home study.
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have adequate income to meet
their personal and family needs outside of any financial support
from foster care payments. |
Our commitment to a positive foster care experience:
Foster families receive:
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training before
and during their time of providing care for foster children.
This training helps them meet the special needs of the foster
children. |
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supportive foster care staff
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
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adequate financial support
to meet the needs of foster children. |
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foster care support groups
to assist foster parents with the challenges of parenting emotionally
disturbed children. |
To learn more about how you can provide hope and love in a child’s life,
call Kristi Duck at (512) 600-7893 to schedule an
appointment with a foster home specialist or e-mail Foster Care Department.
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