Foster Care/Kinship
What It Means To Be A
Resource Caregiver
Are you interested in becoming a resource caregiver? It can be a rewarding experience aiding our youth through a difficult time in their lives. All children deserve a loving and caring family that will support them through their most difficult times. If you think you would like to be a resource caregiver, please check out the following information on how the process works and how to become a resource caregiver today!
What To Expect as a Child and Resource Caregiver
Children in our care and Resource Families are provided the
following services through Family Pathways:
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Assessment and Orientation:
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A comprehensive assessment and orientation for both child and family is provided by the Placement Coordinator (Supervisor) that outlines the policies, practices, trainings, and state regulated requirements
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Case Management and Supportive Services: Each child and family are provided an Individual Placement Facilitator that will provide case management and support to both. The Individual Facilitator:
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Builds rapport with the family and child by providing diligent follow through, timely responses, flexible scheduling, a listening ear, and a non-judgmental/supportive attitude
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Assists with keeping biological parents informed of the child’s medical appointments, progress, and Individual Service Plan meetings
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Conducts weekly phone calls to the family, case worker, outside providers, etc
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Aids in scheduling of appointments and attending if needed
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Attends court hearings, conferences, meetings, etc
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Gathers details and information about the child in order to develop a detailed Individual Service Plan to assure that the child’s needs are met
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Provides training materials to the caregivers to support their understanding of the child’s needs
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Assists with locating respite as needed
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Conducts a monthly home visit/safety check a minimum of once every 30 days (more if needed based on the family’s needs) to continuously monitor the needs of the child and family
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Provides a comprehensive monthly report to the county outlining the child’s progress and any safety issues in the home or community
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Resource Family Events: Family Pathways also:
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Coordinates events and training opportunities to support and show appreciation to the resource families
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Offers the Resource Caregiver Appreciation Zoo and Pumpkin Patch events
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Provides monthly trainings at Family Pathways with a support group component, child centered activities, and a dinner
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On Call Availability:
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24/7 on call support services
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Our clinicians are available to advise and support our families and facilitators when a concern or need arises​