The Therapeutic Family Foster Home (TFFH) Capacity Building program is designed to provide support to families engaged in Family Preservation Services in Northeast Kansas. The program specifically targets families with children aged 11 to 18 who are at risk of entering foster care due to behavioral issues. The primary goal is to eliminate barriers to respite families, ensuring a safe place for children to stay on a temporary basis.
The Family Preservation team assists families in identifying natural supports, which may include family, friends, or community members willing to provide safe temporary care (respite care) for their children when necessary. However, several barriers can hinder the provision of respite care, which this program seeks to alleviate.
The TFFH program aims to eliminate barriers and support respite caregivers to reduce the number of youth entering foster care for non-abuse and neglect reasons. This program provides the following financial assistance:
Respite caregivers will also have access to training and support to enhance their ability to care for children with higher needs.
Additional Supports: Caregivers can also access support in the community to assist with daily routines like transportation, shopping, errands, and more. Each family’s needs will be uniquely assessed and supported, and the In-Home Support Specialist’s role will look different from home to home.
