Help a Child Become a Hero, not a Statistic
Multi-Dimensional Foster Care Treatment (MTFC) is different from standard foster parenting in that it is shorter term, and provides support for families willing to offer their homes to children with challenging behaviors. They may have a history of behavior problems such as law violations, school failure, aggression, drug or alcohol use, poor peer relations, poor coping and social skills, low self esteem, or foster care placements that did not work out.
This six-to-nine-month program helps children decrease negative behaviors and discover new found success at home, in school, and in their communities. MTFC uses a unique teamwork approach with the goal of reuniting children with their families within a short period of time. Through this program, a caring team helps these children to develop positive social behaviors, life skills, and higher self-esteem so that they can better adjust to his family, community, and peers.
How it Works
Children (ages 7-17) exhibiting challenging behaviors are supported by their foster family, MTFC Program Supervisor, an individual therapist, and an individual skills coach. They are consistently supervised as they work on their individualized plan each day. The team measures their progress and helps them transition through the program’s points and level system.
Qualities of MTFC Parents
- Task-oriented, process-driven, organized, and timely
- Comfortable defining and delivering consequences
- Calm, non-reactive, and doesn’t take things personally
- A good sense of humor
- Experience working with children
- Enjoy a challenge and the rewards
MTFC Children Require
- Close supervision
- Fair and consistent limits
- A supportive relationship with a mentoring adult
- Positive peers
- Emphasis on school performance
- Someone who believes in them
MTFC parents are never alone. Aspiranet provides 24/7 support, so help is never more than a phone call away.
Take the first step toward becoming a MTFC foster parent. Call us at (877) 380-4376.
Are you willing to open your heart and your home to a child in need? Help him discover his inner hero and help make a difference in a young life by contacting us today.
Launch program site www.aspiranetheroes.org/MTFC
