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is ACH Child and Family Services involved in Foster Care? ACH Child and Family Services is a licensed foster care and adoption provider through the state of Texas. ACH partners with The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to provide temporary placements for children who are abused or neglected and unable to live with their parents or families. These children have often been victims of physical, sexual or psychological abuse or neglect. The ultimate goal of foster care is to provide children with a safe and nurturing environment until they are ready to move towards a more permanent home (return to their biological family, another family member or, when that is not possible, to an adoptive home). ACH Child and Family Services screens, assesses, trains and licenses foster parents to meet the physical, cultural, emotional and spiritual needs of the children in their care. ACH matches the needs of youth to the resources and strengths of the individual foster family to promote a positive foster care experience for both the child and the foster home. Like parenting, foster parenting has challenges but is also highly rewarding. Your unconditional love can help children during a difficult time in their life and bring them renewed trust and hope. How will I be involved with ACH Child and Family Services? As a foster parent with ACH, you will be a respected member of a team making important decisions about a child’s life. Coordinating with your Foster Care Specialist and CPS, you will meet the medical/dental, educational, recreational and therapeutic needs of the children in your care. Being part of ACH means access to the agency’s resources and the recognition that goes along with almost 100 years of professional, quality service delivery. ACH will also give you the tools to become a professional caregiver and to continue your professional development. What are the qualifications to become a Foster/Adoptive Parent? The qualifications are:
Is licensing required? For either full-time or respite foster parenting, licensing is required. Licensing can take two to four months and consists of the following:
Can I become either a full- or part-time Foster Parent? ACH Child and Family Services recruits homes to provide either full-time foster parenting or part-time foster parenting, known as respite care. Respite care is crucial to retaining good foster parents and preventing foster parent burnout. Licensed foster parents can only utilize approved caregivers to watch the children when they need a break, deal with a family emergency or just to have a night to themselves every once in a while. You can become part of this effort by providing respite care as it meets your schedule. All licensing and qualification standards are the same as full-time foster parenting. How long does the process of becoming a foster parent with ACH take? The licensing process can take from two to four months depending on the following:
Throughout the process, ACH Foster Care Staff are prepared to assist you. How much does it cost to become a foster parent with ACH?
In what geographic regions does ACH license homes? We are prepared to cover most of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex as well as some of the surrounding counties to the West, South and North of Fort Worth such as Johnson, Hood, Parker, Wise and Denton Counties. The area we cover is the western part of Region 3, West of 35E in both Denton & Dallas Counties. We want to be close enough to you to be able to respond to any crisis situation that may arise in a timely manner. Please note that all of our required pre-service training takes place at our offices, located in Downtown Fort Worth. What support services does ACH provide for foster parents? ACH has a record of providing quality services for children and families in the community for nearly 100 years. We have the experience and the stability to provide quality services to you and your family. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation which is a national organization. We keep our caseloads low so that you and the children placed in your home can get the individualized services that you both deserve. We have a paid respite plan for our foster parents that provides you and your family with the opportunity to take time to renew and rest. It’s true that when you are at your best, you do your best. As an ACH foster parent, you have access to agency-wide training and resources. You also have the opportunity to participate in our on-going Foster Parent Support Group and mentoring program. Is ACH Child and Family Services, formerly All Church Home for Children, a religious organization? We are not affiliated with any specific religious denomination and are not funded as part of the budget of any religious organization. ACH has been nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and believes that faith relationships and faith communities can be a vital source of support for children and families. Do I need to be a member of a specific religious denomination? ACH supports spiritual connections and growth but does not require membership in a specific denomination or faith community. Is ACH a therapeutic agency only? If so, what levels of care does ACH accept? ACH licenses homes to provide basic, moderate and specialized foster care. We provide you with comprehensive training and support to help you be successful with any child in your home. You decide what level of care you can manage in your home. So how do I get started?
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