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4 people are interested
Become a Foster Parent for Refugee Youth!
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
The International Foster Care Program at Catholic Charities partners with foster families to provide children who have fled their country of origin with a safe, nurturing, culturally sensitive environment that equips and empowers them to reach their full potential. Children come to us as refugees, victims of trafficking, and asylees from places around the world such as East Africa (for example the Congo, Somalia, and Ethiopia), Burma, and Central America (for example El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala).
Services are designed to meet the needs of each minor and may include tutoring, mentoring, independent living skills training, cultural activities, legal assistance, mental health services, intensive case management and education/ESL classes.
What makes a great foster parent? * Treat your foster child as part of your family. * Teach your foster child the skills necessary to be a successful adult in the United States. * Support and promote your foster child’s talents by encouraging participation in extra curricular activities. * Be open to learning about your foster child’s home culture and willing to participate in local communities and activities (when available) that are closely related to your foster child’s home culture.
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About Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc.
Location:
249 W Thornhill Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76115, US
Mission Statement
To provide services to those in need; to advocate compassion and justice in the structures of society; and to call all people of goodwill to do the same.
Description
Catholic Charities Fort Worth got our start in 1910 when a small group of women petitioned Bishop Edward Dunne to allow them to begin a "work of mercy". This is who we are. Dedicated to the well-being of their community, these women saw the needs and pains of the poor and took it upon themselves to be a voice for the voiceless. In the 1920's, the women supported these services by selling handmade crafts at the State Fair of Texas. Later on, Catholic Charities Fort Worth created St. Teresa's home for children, which evolved and expanded as an iconic representation of the work of CCFW. As times changed, so did the needs of the community and CCFW responded by adding refugee and immigration services, disaster response, and more social services, becoming one of the largest providers in the area. In 2010, Catholic Charities celebrated its 100th birthday by moving into a new 84,000 square foot building -- our Thornhill Drive campus. Since 2005 we have stayed busy expanding our reach to include three additional campuses, investing in research, creating out-of-the-box solutions, starting several successful social enterprises, and increasing our presence on the national stage.
Throughout our 113 years, we have remained in-tune with the needs of the community and have continually evolved to answer those needs. What began as a small group of dedicated women doing whatever they could to help families survive has become an organization that empowers families to thrive.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
249 W Thornhill DrFort Worth, TX 76115
DATE POSTED
January 9, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training