Foster Care

Therapeutic foster care is a remarkable program that offers additional care and attention to children facing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges. These children may have gone through some really tough trauma or have a diagnosed mental health condition that requires special care.

Our therapeutic foster parents receive extra training in areas such as behavior management, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic techniques; This empowers them to make a life-changing positive impact on the lives of these children.

Therapeutic foster parents are true champions for the well-being of these children. To ensure each child receives the most comprehensive care possible, we focus on providing additional support services with therapists, counselors, and other professionals. This way, our parents can feel well supported in their role.

Training for Therapeutic Foster Care families is more thorough, while training for Supportive Foster Care parents generally only covers the basics of caring for a child in the welfare system.

Therapeutic Foster Care training goes beyond the basics and delves into specialized techniques for supporting a child's complex emotional and behavioral needs. This additional training equips Therapeutic Foster Care families with a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care, therapeutic interventions, and effective strategies for promoting healing and growth in the children under their care.

Supportive Foster Care training on the other hand, focuses primarily on providing a safe and nurturing environment, meeting the child's physical needs, and navigating the child welfare system.

While both types of training are valuable and necessary, the comprehensive nature of Therapeutic Foster Care training ensures that TFC families are well-prepared to meet unique challenges and provide specialized care to the children they welcome into their homes.

Intensive Treatment Family Care (ITFC) is designed for children who have more complex emotional, behavioral, and/or medical difficulties that may exceed the capabilities of therapeutic foster homes. These children often have a history of multiple placements, may have resided in residential treatment facilities, and require ongoing interventions. Intensive treatment foster parents undergo extensive training and are frequently required to possess professional qualifications in fields such as counseling, social work, or healthcare. They have access to a substantial level of support from child welfare professionals, including therapy, crisis intervention services, and regular check-ins with caseworkers or agency staff.

Thank you for your interest!

To officially start the application process of becoming a foster parent through Open Arms Foster Care in the state of Oklahoma, click the "Apply Now" button below.

Once you enter your contact information, we will reach out to schedule an initial zoom call and provide further details.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!