FOSTER CARE PROGRAM
At Central Texas Children's Home (CTCH), we believe that every child is a gift from God, deserving of love, care, and a family that nurtures them in faith. Our Christian foster care program is dedicated to providing Christ-centered homes where children can heal, grow, and experience the unconditional love of Jesus. We invite faithful families to open their hearts and homes to these children in need.
The Need for Foster Care
Children across Texas face challenging circumstances that necessitate temporary or permanent placement in foster homes. With approximately 20,000 children in the Texas foster care system, the need for loving and stable homes is profound. Each year, many young adults age out of the system without the necessary support to transition successfully into adulthood. By becoming a foster parent, you can make a significant difference in a child's life, offering them hope and a brighter future.
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"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress..." – James 1:27
Goals of Foster Care
Foster care serves as a sanctuary for children coming from abusive or neglectful environments, providing them with safety and stability. The primary objectives of foster care include.
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Provide Safe and Loving Homes: Grounded in God’s love and biblical teachings. Ensuring children are in a secure environment where they are shielded from harm.​
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Stability and Healing: Helping children experience hope and faith. Offering a consistent and nurturing home where children can heal and grow.​
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Family Reunification or Permanency: Working towards reunifying children with their biological families when safe and possible, or finding them permanent homes through adoption or guardianship.​
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By embracing trauma-informed care, we support the emotional and psychological well-being of children, guiding them through their experiences with compassion and understanding. Recognizing that every child has faced challenges, we believe in the power of healing through God's love.
Why Foster?
Choosing to become a foster parent is a profound way to impact a child's life positively. Foster parents provide more than just a home; they offer love, guidance, and a sense of belonging. Your involvement can.​
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Show God’s Love: Be a vessel of His grace and kindness.
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Empower Children: Help them build self-esteem and trust.​ Teach them they are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).
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Support Families: Play a crucial role in the healing and reunification process.​
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Strengthen Communities: Contribute to the well-being of society by nurturing its youngest members.​
​Every child deserves a safe and loving home, and with your help, we can make this a reality.
​​"Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." – Matthew 18:5
Now we need you and your family to become foster parents!!
CTCH FOSTER CARE APPROACH
At CTCH, we are committed to supporting our foster families every step of the way. Our approach includes.
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Comprehensive Training: We offer state-required training courses to prepare you for the responsibilities of foster parenting.​
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Ongoing Support: Our team provides continuous assistance, resources, and guidance to ensure both you and the children in your care thrive.​
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Join a Supportive Christian Community: Join a network of like-minded families dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.​ You’ll be surrounded by prayer, encouragement, and fellow believers.
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Before starting the pre-service training, prospective foster parents attend an informational meeting that provides an overview of the child welfare system and what to expect in the certification process.
AREAS WE SERVE
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Austin​
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Bastrop​
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Bee Cave​
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Buda​
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Canyon Lake​
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Cedar Creek​
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Del Valle
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Dripping Springs​
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Elgin
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Georgetown
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Hutto
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Kyle
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Lago Vista
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Lakeway
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Leander
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Lockhart
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Luling​
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Manor
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​McDade
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New Braunfels
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Pflugerville
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Round Rock
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San Marcos
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Seguin
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Smithville
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Wimberley
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and more
