Foster Care Manual: Services Provided
This information has been excerpted from materials specific to one state. Be sure to check with your Foster Care Specialist for details in your state, county, or province.
Community Home Services--Serves clients (children and adults) with mental retardation.
Family Living Services--Serves clients (children and adults) with mental retardation.
Community Residential Rehabilitation Services--Serves clients (children only) with mental illness.
General Foster Care--Serves dependent children with no other serious issues/problems.
Specialized Foster Care--Serves dependent and delinquent children with additional complicating issues/problems.
Therapeutic Foster Care--Serves dependent and delinquent children with additional serious issues/problems.
Respite Care--Short-term residential care for a variety of reasons.
Waiver Day Program--An individualized day program specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals with mental retardation whose needs may not be addressed by more traditional day programming.
Representative Payee Services--Client financial management
