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

Or, temporary foster care may 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
	Linkage 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.

Dates for Adoption and Foster Care Informational Meeting:

February 17, 2010

March 16, 2010

April 20, 2010

 May 18, 2010

Please call Marywood for time and location.