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Phoenix Therapeutic Foster Care Agency, LLC

Our Mission

At Phoenix Therapeutic Foster Care Agency, LLC, our mission is to transform lives by empowering families to provide nurturing and supportive homes for children with emotional and behavioral challenges. Through comprehensive training and a rigorous qualification process, we equip foster parents with the skills and knowledge needed to offer a safe and healing environment. We partner with the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that each child is placed in a nurturing and therapeutic environment where they can heal, grow, and thrive. Through dedication, empathy, and specialized care, we strive to create a bright future for the children and families we serve, fostering hope and resilience in our community.

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide quality services to all parties impacted by the unfortunate incidence of removal of children from their biological family. The agency strives to see that each child can be placed with the most appropriate Therapeutic Foster Care Provider, and that the home will provide a safe environment that promotes the best outcome while protecting the well-being of each child placed with the family.

Why We Are Here

Phoenix TFC Agency is designed to serve at-risk children and youth aged 0–18 who are exhibiting emotional and/or behavioral issues. Our goal is to place the children and youth with a loving and nurturing family that can provide structure and support to achieve optimal outcomes. We recruit and train families that are interested in serving this population of children and providing a home for children with therapeutic needs. The children we serve are referred to us by the Dept. Of Social Services.

Requirements to Become a Therapeutic Foster Parent:

Be at least 21 years old.
Own a home or have a lease in your name.
Possess a motor vehicle in good condition.
Preferably have a GED or high school diploma.
Complete 30 hours of preparation classes (TIPS/MAPP) and an additional 10-hour course titled Becoming a Therapeutic Foster Parent.
Both partners must attend training if married or living together.
Participate in a home study with a Licensing Worker to assess family history and eligibility.
Allow home visits to ensure child safety and assess environmental conditions.
Undergo a fire inspection by the fire department and an environmental check by a Licensing Worker.
Each household member must complete a physical exam, and adults must complete a TB test.
Background checks including fingerprints, sex abuse registry, healthcare registry, responsible individual list, and public offender check are required for all members aged 18 and older.
Provide three references per applicant (only one may be a relative, and one must know both applicants if applicable).
Complete annual continuing education (10 hours).
Attend agency-provided training in First Aid/CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Medication Administration, CORE (Cultural Diversity/Awareness, Health and Safety), and NCI.

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Children’s Rights in Placement:

Therapeutic Foster Parents’ Rights:

Children and youth in foster care have the right to:

Be treated with respect and protected from abuse or neglect.
Maintain confidentiality regarding their services and background.
Receive proper medical treatment and supervision in a safe and clean environment.
Access educational and vocational services suited to their potential.
Participate in age-appropriate, spiritual, and enriching activities.
Express their opinions about services, treatment, and plans.
Be treated without discrimination and experience consistent program expectations.

Foster parents are entitled to:

A clear understanding of their role and the treatment team’s expectations.
Respect, validation, and inclusion in decision-making based on their daily interaction with the child.
Support in maintaining their family routines and receiving all relevant information about the youth.
Assistance with accessing resources, treatment plans, and consultations.
The ability to accept or decline placements without negative repercussions.
Opportunities to learn, grow, and provide feedback about agency practices.

Foster children often come with emotional baggage and behaviors that are difficult. At Phoenix, we understand this and strictly prohibit:

Spanking or any form of corporal punishment.
Withholding food or drink.
Verbal or emotional abuse.
Isolation, locking children in rooms, or using physical restraints.

Instead, we guide parents in helping children and teens manage their emotions and communicate effectively. We offer support services, peer networks, and additional training to help foster parents thrive. If a child becomes a danger to themselves or others, we advise contacting the police and the agency’s on-call worker for immediate intervention.