Treatment Foster Care Collaborative | serving Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumble counties
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For children who've
been through the worst,
we need the best.
Become a
Treatment Foster Parent
Some children who experience trauma as a result of abuse and neglect require a higher level of care
They need someone who can provide structure, consistency and routine in a stable and nurturing environment. A truly special someone to help them heal from past trauma and develop new coping skills. A strong, steady and sure presence -- just like you -- dedicated to making them feel safe and secure in building relationships with others.
"You won’t always feel ready. But you’ll never be alone. We stand behind the ones who step forward.”
The hardest job deserves the best support:
You will be specially trained.
Treatment Foster Parents undergo more extensive training than traditional foster parents. Your 60 hours of specialized, evidence-based instruction at Pressley Ridge Treatment Parent Training will prepare you to employ ‘trauma-informed care’, build skills in de-escalation, and discover how to facilitate healthy attachments to children placed in your home.
You will receive elevated support.
Your treatment team leader will check in with you every week. Your assigned case worker will offer guidance as you settle into your caregiver role. Your per diem will be increased to meet the additional needs of the child in your home. And should ever you need immediate assistance with a situation, you have 24/7 access to agency staff.
You will be a key member of the team.
Along with the child’s caseworker, therapist, and TFC supervisor, you will play an active role in the development and implementation of the child’s treatment service. Each child has a personalized treatment plan that is regularly reviewed and adjusted to meet their evolving needs, often including therapy, behavioral interventions, and medication monitoring.
“This child may push you to your limits. That’s why you’re exactly the kind of person they need.”
Could now be your time to foster a child who needs more?
This isn't just any quiz below. It's 3 minutes of reflection that could open a new chapter in your life -- one that changes their's forever. Take it right now and find out if you're ready to become a Treatment Foster Parent!
Question 1: Life Stability
How stable and consistent is your home life right now?
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Very stable — my household is calm and routines are strong (3 pts)
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Mostly stable — things are in a good place (2 pts)
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Somewhat unpredictable or in transition (1 pt)
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Not stable right now (0 pts)
Question 2: Emotional Capacity
How do you respond when someone pushes you away emotionally — even if they clearly need you?
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I stay grounded and don’t take it personally (3 pts)
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I try to be understanding, even if it’s hard (2 pts)
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It frustrates me, but I try to hang in (1 pt)
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I tend to shut down or avoid conflict (0 pts)
Question 3: Support System
If you had a hard day, would you have someone to talk to or lean on?
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Yes (3 pts)
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No (0 pts)
Question 4: Motivation
Which best describes why you’re considering fostering now?
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I feel deeply called to help a child in crisis (3 pts)
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I have love, time, and space to give (2 pts)
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I’m exploring options and open to the idea (1 pt)
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I’m unsure — someone else suggested it (0 pts)
Question 5: Grit and Flexibility
When you face setbacks or challenges, how do you usually respond?
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I adapt and keep going — I’ve been through tough things before (3 pts)
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I try my best and ask for help if needed (2 pts)
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I get overwhelmed easily (1 pt)
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I tend to give up or avoid the situation (0 pts)
Question 6: Household Readiness
Do you have a spare room or flexible space in your home that could become a healing place for a youth?
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Yes (3 pts)
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No (0 pts)
Question 7: Emotional Resilience
How do you take care of yourself during difficult emotional seasons?
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I have strong habits and routines for self-care (3 pts)
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I try to rest and talk to others (2 pts)
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I struggle to prioritize my own well-being (1 pt)
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I don’t really take care of myself well (0 pts)
Question 8: Purpose and Season
Do you feel like this might be a new season in your life — one meant for something meaningful?
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Yes -- I feel drawn to something deeper (3 pts)
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Maybe -- I've been thinking a lot lately (2 pts)
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Not really (0 pts)
If you scored 20-24
Result title: You're ready to Step Up!
Message: Your heart, your home, and your life experience may make you exactly the kind of person a child with deep needs is waiting for. Let’s talk. You don’t have to be perfect — you just have to show up with strength and heart.
Link: Fill out an application
Score Range: 12-19
Result title: You're closer than you think
Message: You’ve got the heart. With a bit more support, knowledge, or space, you could be ready to do something powerful. Let’s explore together what it would take to prepare.
Link: Schedule a 15-min no-pressure info call
Score Range: 0-11
Result title: Not now--and that's okay
Message: Choosing to foster a high-needs child is a major commitment, and knowing it’s not the right time takes wisdom. When the time is right, we’ll be here. Until then, consider supporting foster families in other ways.
Link: Other ways to help (could link to 'help spread the word' page)
“There’s a small circle of foster parents who take on our most vulnerable kids. We stand with each other. We stand for these children.”
Meet our newest class of
Treatment Foster Parents:
SLIDE SHOW OF THE VARIOUS TFC 'GRADUATES' RECEIVING THEIR MEDALS
Meet traditional foster parent Jenny Moore and learn about
her decision to become a Treatment Foster Parent:
“Some kids need someone
stronger than their pain.”
The need is great, but so is your ability
to help.
Become a
Treatment Foster Parent
The Treatment Foster Care Collaborative is
a partnership between the Children Services
Agencies of Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumbull
counties to aid the children of their counties.
Treatment Foster Care Collaborative | serving Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumble counties
Have questions about becoming a Treatment Foster Parent for a child in Ashtabula, Mahoning, or Trumbull county?
Call for more information: 000-000-0000