Foster Parent(s)

Nature of Work:
This is a great opportunity to have a rewarding experience providing intense support, guidance, and care to children/youth. With assistance and support from the Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) program, you will be able to give this child/youth new life experiences in a loving and structured environment. Your guidance will help the child/youth develop positive coping skills and reinforce newly learned behaviors. We encourage a team approach to working with the children/youth and their families. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the family unit and reunite the child/youth and family whenever possible.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Complete a 10-week pre-service training, as well as ongoing training.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Fingerprinting and child abuse clearance from a State Central Registry, must be completed.
• Your home must meet state identified criteria which includes a bedroom for the TFC children/youth.

Please contact the TFC Program Homefinder Department at (607) 937-4520 or complete the Resource (Foster) Parent Interest Form today!

Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, while we learn and grow together.