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1 person is interested
Become A Foster Care Visit Host
ORGANIZATION: Mental Health Association of Westchester County
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
What is Host Visitation?
Nearly 600 children in foster care in Westchester County desperately need to stay connected to their families of origin.
For families who have children placed in foster care, frequent and on going contact with one another is critical. Visiting reduces the trauma that children experience by being separated and increases their chances of living in a forever home.
How Can I Help?
Volunteers are needed to supervise visitation and support families all over Westchester County.
What is required?
Volunteers must:
. Be at least 21 years of age
. Be willing to commit to 21 hours of training plus ongoing supervision
. Consent to Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal History search
. Commit to one year of volunteerism
. Be able to help a family a few hours each week
. Bilingual and/or persons of color are encouraged to get involved
More opportunities with Mental Health Association of Westchester County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mental Health Association of Westchester County
Location:
580 White Plains Road, TARRYTOWN, NY 10591, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Mental Health Association of Westchester County, Inc. is to promote mental health in Westchester County through advocacy, community education and direct services.
Description
MHA is the premier mental health agency in Westchester, serving 18,000 individuals each year through advocacy, community education and direct services. MHA's programs provide for early identification of mentalhealth issues, offer community-based treatments, and incorporate evidenced-based interventions. Services include: counseling and support services to children, adolescents, adults, seniors and families, in both licensed clinics and home-based environments; bilingual and bicultural clinical treatment and support services for the Latino population; housing and support for adults with a serious mental illness; community and professional education on topics such as child abuse, mental disorders, stress management, and suicide prevention; The Sterling Community Center, providing support and activities for adults who have a psychiatric disability; advocating for abused children in foster care to attain permanent homes and for the rights, and eradicating the stigma that prevents people from seeking treatment for mental health issues.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 14, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week for 1 to 2 hours per week
- Training for 15 hours. Beginning May 3, 2016 and 3 consecutive Tuesdays