Services provided in TFC are at a more intense level than provided at home or in foster care and at a lower level than provided in residential care. Services may include the following: participation in the development and implementation of the child’s treatment plan, behavior modification, community supports, crisis intervention, documentation of services and the child’s behavior, participation as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, and transportation. Placement into a treatment foster home for children in the custody of the Department under the purview of the Child Protective Act, is based on the documented needs of the child, the inability of less restrictive settings to meet the child’s needs, and the clinical judgment of the Department. TFC providers are required to meet all foster family licensure requirements, complete Department-approved TFC initial training, possess training or experience related to working with children or youth with mental illness or behavior disorders, and must complete ongoing annual training. The Department needs a provider that can self-monitor for fidelity to the TFC model and training. This would include fidelity to standards for the TFC model and continuing to increase competency in skills for TFC parents to meet the complex needs of youth in their homes.
