The Need
Our program is seeking out individuals or couples who have a passion for working with older children and teens. We are especially in need of a home willing to take teens who are also involved in the juvenile diversion or probation program. We need individuals or families who have experience working with teens who need guidance and structure.
We are seeking out people who would be interested in working with teens on independent living skills, helping them complete their probation goals, and learning job skills.
Goal
The Gunnison County Foster Care Program hopes to license one or two families to be Therapeutic Youth, Foster Homes. The commitment would be long-term - most placements would be for one year at a time. Training hours required for this home would be extensive to prepare the family to deal effectively with many types of situations. The foster parent(s) would participate in Family Engagement Meetings, and court hearings, and be considered a part of the treatment team.