MARYWOOD'S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM

Children of all ages are taken into care by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services when they cannot live either temporarily or permanently
with their family of origin.

Children may come into care due to:

	physical or sexual abuse,
	drug and/or alcohol abuse
	physical neglect
	homelessness or living in unsanitary conditions

Temporary foster care may also be needed when a birthmother voluntarily decides that she is not ready to parent her child and adoption has become the plan.

What are the responsibilities of a foster parent?

	Provide a safe, healthy and nurturing home environment
	Monitor the need for medical and dental appointments
	Work with a team of professionals such as therapists, Court Appointed Special Assistant, case workers, and others
	Support the plan for reunification with the birth family
	Attend treatment team meetings, court hearings or other meetings on behalf of the child

How does Marywood support our foster families?

	24-four hour access to on-call staff in the event of an emergency
	Training on parenting children with special physical, emotional and developmental challenges
	Links to other foster families who can provide support and guidance
	Identification of community resources
	Assistance with respite care
	Case management services to the foster family and the children in their care

For more information on our program attend any of the Adoption/Foster Care Information meetings please check the schedule. Or, contact us at FosterCare@marywood.org.

Marywood is currently
recruiting foster parents
who are open to providing
care for children of all
ages, if you are interested, please contact us at FosterCare@marywood.org.

Adoption & Foster Care Information Meetings
June 15, 2010
July 20, 2010
August 17, 2010
September 21, 2010
October 19, 2010
November 16, 2010

PRIDE will be conducted
June 15, 17, 22, 24, 26, 29 and July 1, 2010, in the John Paul II Conference Room at the Marywood offices.

PRIDE training is the TDFPS-approved pre-service training for all prospective foster and adoptive parents in our Kid Connection program.  All adults in the household preparing to foster or adopt must complete this free training.