DescriptionKairos' Treatment Foster Parents are trained to provide a high level of structure and supervision within their home to create a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment. Treatment Foster Parents are considered professional parents because they provide skills training, school advocacy, homework supervision, and care team input. Each youth has a service plan developed by their professional supports in collaboration with their larger care team, this guides the treatment that the youth receives while in the program. Treatment Foster Parents are a central part of the plan because they provide daily supervision, skill building, and the most consistency for the youth. Treatment Foster Parents build healthy relationships with youth and help them grow from and through the adversities they have faced. Finding homes for youth in need is a huge problem in our community. In order to set you up for success, Kairos provides:
- Financial Reimbursement: Treatment Foster Parents receive a tax-free monthly stipend of $3,400 to reimburse the cost of supporting their placed youth.
- Kairos will only place one youth at a time in any home.
- Intensive training: Each Treatment Foster Parent receives individualized training that honors their experience while bridging any knowledge gaps to ensure each individual feels prepared prior to a youth being placed in their home. Treatment Foster Parents also receive 24 hours of training annually for recertification.
- Support: Treatment Foster Parents receive regular check-ins with Kairos staff so they can report challenges, celebrate progress, and receive in the moment support and coaching.
- Respite: Treatment Foster Parents receive guaranteed monthly respite. This helps ensure each caregiver can practice self-care and offers different opportunities for connecting and skill building for the youth.
- Crisis Support: Treatment Foster Parents have access to 24-7 on-call support from Kairos staff.
- A company-provided computer and any necessary software training.
Requirements
- Treatment Foster Homes must provide a private room for the placed youth.
- Treatment Foster Parents must be able to pass a background check.
- Treatment Foster Parents must reside in Jackson, Josephine, or Coos County.
- Treatment Foster Parents must be willing and able to transport youth to and from appointments.
- Treatment Foster Parents must be willing to complete the required training.
- Treatment Foster Parents must be able to meet documentation deadlines and expectations, as outlined in provided training.
- Treatment Foster Parents must have a sincere desire to help youth and provide a stable and encouraging environment.