The Role of a Therapeutic Foster Parent
Therapeutic foster care is sometimes referred to as treatment foster care and involves caring for children and teens who require a higher level of care. Foster children who benefit from […]
April 2022 Newsletter
The warm weather is on it’s way! Spring has begun, and we want to encourage everybody to make the most of it. Whether it’s family picnics, Easter… Read More.
FAQ’s About Therapeutic Foster Care
Most people are unaware that there can be different types of foster care. And that’s okay. While many people are familiar with the term “foster parent” few are aware of
What Makes a Successful Foster Parent?
Benchmark Family Services exists for the sole mission of helping youth necessitating out-of-home care achieve a hopeful outlook through therapeutic foster care. This endeavor gives us the honor of working
10 Myths About Foster Care
There is a lot of misinformation circulating about foster care that keeps interested prospective parents from taking that first step towards caring for a child that needs their help. As
What is the Average Age of Children In Foster Care?
This is a question we receive often as a therapeutic foster care agency. The average age of children we serve in our agencies in Indiana and Kentucky are a good
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Fostering Teens: A Life Changing Opportunity
The title of foster parent is, in our opinion, one of the highest honors one can hold. Foster parents make a sacrificial commitment to those placed in their care to
The Financial Side of Becoming a Foster Parent
https://youtu.be/J63I9uQecso There are a lot of factors that should be considered when becoming a foster parent. Committing to being a foster parent involves sharing many resources with a child or
October Program Outcome Report 2021
Agency Totals: Placements: 93 Discharges: 131 (102 favorable) Favorable Discharge Rate: 78% Adoptions: 16 Average Length of Stay of Discharged Youth: 375 days Average Length of Stay of discharged youth
September Program Outcome Report 2021
Agency Totals: Placements: 113 Discharges: 115 (82 favorable) Favorable Discharge Rate: 71% Adoptions: 7 Average Length of Stay of Discharged Youth: 316 days Average Length of Stay of discharged youth