Be a Foster Parent

Foster Parenting. Helping Children. Changing Lives.

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BE A FOSTER PARENT !

Therapeutic Interventions, Incorporated

 has been helping children in foster care for over 15 years.

Thinking about becoming a foster parent?

We're here to help you help children in foster care.

You've got questions. We've got answers.

Join us in our mission of

"Nurturing Children & Families"

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Meet our friendly professional staff



Our Family At Therapeutic Interventions

When you call T.I.I., you're going to get an answer from one of our trained professionals- regardless of what time it is! We pride ourselves in providing assistance to families and children, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We care about the children and families we serve! We love what we do and our dedication shows our commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Foster Parent support is provided by our experienced Case Managers and professional staff. Emergency On-Call services are provided when you choose to join us in our mission of "Nurturing Children & Families". You'll get to know members of our staff personally. We'll get to know you. We value the relationships we have with our families and children! We work closely together to meet the needs of families and children all over the state of Tennessee.  You'll find a personal, family-feeling with Therapeutic Interventions that you're going to love! Our staff are cross-trained and our case managers have lower number case loads than many other agencies- We make sure each child's needs are met by communicating with our families and with staff members on a daily basis. Foster parenting with T.I.I. is a decision to join a family that provides support to  each and every member!
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      Yes, but...

What does it take to be a foster parent?

We're glad you asked. See the words that are in bold in the paragraph above? 

time, pride, care, love, dedication, commitment, support

If you have these qualities and you enjoy helping children, you're off to a great start on your journey to become a foster parent! 

 

There’s More…

 That's what this blog is all about. The 'More'...

 This blog is dedicated to providing a step-by-step guide to becoming a therapeutic foster parent in the state of Tennessee.  

Our staff members are cross-trained to effectively deliver child and family-specific treatment and services to those we serve. Ask our foster parents why they chose our agency to apply for foster parenting. Wait, we'll save you some energy- You'll need that to help children, after all!

Here's what our foster parents have to say about us...

"You all (T.I.I. staff) really care about what you do. I can tell that you truly care about these children and their well-being."

"T.I.I. is my family. They've always been there when I needed them."

"My case manager answers the phone no matter when I call."

"I know everybody at T.I.I. and they know me."

"I couldn't ask for better treatment than what I get from Therapeutic (staff)."

"(T.I.I.) Feels like family."

"I feel comfortable at T.I.I. I feel more comfortable because I know they care."

"Thank you for all you do."

"I want to keep fostering for T.I.I. because I know they'll (staff) be there for me when I need them. They (staff) always have been and always are (there for me)."

"I was with T.I.I. before they were T.I.I. They were Serendipity House a long time ago. When they (staff) became Therapeutic Interventions, I followed them. They're like my family."

So, T.I.I. staff Members are nice people who care about helping children and families. BET YOU STILL HAVE SOME QUESTIONS, RIGHT? 

GOOD! 

We’re here to answer your questions about foster parenting!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FOSTER PARENTING ARE FREQUENTLY ANSWERED BY STAFF AT THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, INCORPORATED.

     ASK AWAY!

HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT FOSTER PARENTING THAT WE HOPE TO ANSWER:

WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC FOSTER PARENTING?

Therapeutic foster parenting primarily involves parenting children whose needs and behaviors require professional parents. Therapeutic foster parents excel in working with children whose behaviors and/or conditions have resulted from traumatic life experiences, often beyond their control. Children in T.I.I.'s program receive specialized services and individualized treatment that meets the specific needs of each child. The difference in therapeutic foster parenting and what is often referred to as 'regular' foster parenting is that therapeutic parents are trained to effectively nurture children in therapeutic foster care. T.I.I. and other provider agencies provide services to children that require therapeutic care. These children are not currently served by The Tennessee Department of Children's Services.  D.C.S. works in partnership with agencies like T.I.I. to identify therapeutic homes and therapeutic parenting professionals that are capable of working with therapeutically-classified youth.

What are the youth in therapeutic foster care like?

Children and teens in therapeutic foster care are youths that have often experienced traumatic life circumstances beyond their control. These experiences often result from situations of abuse and neglect and survival behaviors can develop as a result. Children in therapeutic foster care are youths that need professional parents that are skilled in helping them overcome difficult feelings and behaviors associated with trauma. With the help of T.I.I.'s child-specific treatment plan and individualized approach, foster parents are empowered to successfully parent therapeutic children.

How old are the children in T.I.I.’s program?

Therapeutic Interventions, Inc.

 admits children into our program that are between the ages of birth and 18 years old. We specialize in providing services for adolescents and teenagers and the need for foster parents for this age range is tremendous. We also admit children into our program that are between the ages of birth and 12 years old, although these children often have older siblings that need a home, too. There is currently a severe shortage of foster parents in Tennessee who are willing to open their home to adolescent youth and teenagers. These children deserve safe and loving homes. Younger children in state custody deserve the opportunity to be placed in a foster home with their older siblings.
You can help!
Teenagers need positive mentors to learn independent living skills and achieve better opportunities in life. T.I.I. serves all age ranges of youth in therapeutic foster care and is actively seeking foster parents for adolescents and teenagers.

What’s the first step to becoming a foster parent?
 

STEP #1


GIVE US A CALL!

LET US KNOW THAT YOU'RE READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY HELPING  CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.

CALL (615) 457-2334

Our trainers are ready to get started on your journey to becoming a foster parent. Talk to a trainer by calling T.I.I. today!

If you live in Tennessee and want to be a foster parent, we want to hear from you. When you call, you'll speak directly to professional at T.I.I.

We'll schedule your first training class right away!

You'll attend an Orientation class that is part of Tennessee's required pre-parenting course curriculum. Parenting As Tender Healers (P.A.T.H.) training is a series of courses that will prepare you to successfully parent children in the child welfare system. At Orientation, you'll learn about the requirements and next steps to take on your journey of foster parenting. Therapeutic Interventions, Inc. trainers will answer your questions when you call and will waste no time getting your training started. With us, you won't have to wait to achieve your parenting goals. Our children need good parents and loving homes- we'll get started on your approval process right when you call us!

You CAN make a difference.

In Tennessee, there are currently 6,700 children in foster care. Make a difference today by calling Therapeutic Interventions, Inc.

to find out more about foster parenting!

Stop by our office to speak with a foster parent trainer/recruiter today!

Our central office address is:

700 Inverness Avenue

Suite 208

Nashville, TN 37204

 Stay tuned to our blog for upcoming posts about foster parenting in Tennessee. This blog will provide important information for foster parents and a step-by-step guide to becoming a foster parent is coming soon!

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CALL TO SCHEDULE P.A.T.H. TRAINING TODAY! OUR CLASSES ARE STARTING SOON!

PATH ORIENTATION for foster parents will be held in Nashville, TN on:

 APRIL 16th, 2013

 from 6:00-8:00 PM

  We'd love to see you there!

Call (615) 457-2334

today and take the first step to making a difference in the lives of children. Our trainers are ready to answer your questions about foster parenting in Tennessee.

For more information, please visit these helpful links:

Therapeutic Interventions, Inc. "Nurturing Children & Families"

http://www.state.tn.us/youth/fostercare/becomefosterparent.htm

FOR THOSE WILLING TO WORK WITH TEENAGERS AND SIBLING GROUPS!

Therapeutic Interventions, Inc. is actively seeking parents who are interested in working with teens and sibling groups. Our recruitment incentive program includes a $250.00 bonus payment to parents who aspire to help teenagers and sibling groups in foster care.

CALL TODAY!

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THINKING ABOUT OPENING YOUR HOME TO A CHILD?

Make the commitment. Make the call.

Call Therapeutic Interventions today!