Family & Youth Therapeutic Foster Care Services
Healthplus provides therapeutic foster care placement for children and adolescents in the community who need temporary placement in a family setting. Trained individuals assist children with achieving their goals and address problem behaviors in a safe, caring environment. These services can be used as a step down for children in more restrictive settings. Children may also need this service during difficult periods in their life if natural supports have broken down or are not available. Families may choose to use this service when their child is displaying behavior that is disruptive and is at risk of being put in a more restrictive setting such as detention or a group home. Foster parents are trained to provide safe clinical and effective services with the assistance of Healthplus and other treatment team members. Services are normally covered by Medicaid and other insurance providers.

A therapeutic foster parent must:
+ be available for a child 24/7, and provide appropriate supervision when not in a school setting
+ transport a child to appointments (i.e. doctor, dentist, therapist, treatment team, etc.)
+ participate as a parent and advocate for a child in the school
+ involve a child in community activities while holding confidential their medical and personal information
+ be part of a team whose sole purpose is to help a child achieve his or her goals by providing the skills, instruction and opportunity to do so

Therapeutic foster care helps children by:
+ supporting any additional services while in care (including transportation)
+ building communication and social skills
+ reducing risk of negative behaviors
+ advocating in school meetings (parent/teacher conference, IEP)
+ providing academic assistance
+ providing supervision in a safe, less restrictive environment
+ attending and participating in all treatment team meetings
+ coordinating therapeutic leave and home visits when approved by the treatment team
+ preparing a child for their return to their home environment

To be a therapeutic foster parent you must:
+ be at least 21 years of age
+ be able to read and write and follow verbal instructions
+ be willing to accept a child as a part of your family
+ have at least a high school diploma
+ have a valid NC driver’s license
+ have a vehicle with current DMV registration, license plate and liability insurance
+ have sufficient income for your family’s financial stability
+ have a working land-line telephone
+ provide a child placed in your home with:

+ enough personal space
+ a personal, permanent bed (no futons or hideaways)
+ personal space in a closet
+ personal space in a dresser

Healthplus is committed to:
+ provide all known medical, behavioral and background information necessary to effectively care for each child
+ provide all of the necessary training
+ provide supervision on a weekly basis
+ be an active participant of the treatment team
+ be accessible for information, assistance and ongoing communication
+ include you in the planning for a child to be placed into or removed from your home
+ pay a daily rate for services
+ provide health insurance cards for children

If you are interested in learning more about this service, please contact Healthplus at (252) 948-0333. Applications for services and employment can be downloaded on this Web site at www.nchealthplus.com/applications.htm, picked up from one of our locations, or requested by mail. Please mail or fax your application to:

Healthplus Inc.
Attn: Michael Lowe
1710 N. Carolina Ave
Washington, NC 27889

Phone (252) 948-0333 • Fax (252) 948-0933
In Fayetteville, NC: (910) 480-9106

 

Healthplus Therapeutic Services | 1710 Carolina Ave. | Washington, NC 27889 | Phone: 252.948.0333 | Fax: 252.948.0933