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| "This was the first foster home where right away I felt comfortable." -- Rosa, 17 |
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Our mission is to provide specialized home-based foster care to a diverse population of at-risk children and their families. We utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment that values the child's unique potential. We emphasize innovative program development, teamwork, and clinical excellence. The cornerstone of this delivery system is to assist, serve, and respond to our clients, Proctor Parents, and referring agencies.
| Attention Potential Foster Parents! |
| Are you willing to make a difference in a child's life? Becoming a Devereux Foster Parent allows you to work at home and make a tax-free living wage. |
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1. Comprehensive Training
2. Minimum $350 Weekly Stipend (MA)
3. Minimum $420 Weekly Stipend (RI)
4. 8 Days Paid Respite
5. 24 Hour Unparalleled Support
6. $1,000 Referral Bonus
Click here for an application to become a foster parent.
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Program Description
Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care is a not-for-profit social service agency that provides foster care services for at-risk children with special emotional, developmental and educational needs. We have offices located in the Springfield, Holden and Woburn areas, in addition to an office in Warwick R.I. Our foster care program provides services for children between the ages of birth to 22. The majority of our clients are between the ages of 6 17.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide specialized home-based foster care to a diverse population of at-risk children and their families. We utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment that values the child's unique potential. We emphasize innovative program development, teamwork, and clinical excellence. The cornerstone of this delivery system is to assist, serve, and respond to our clients, Proctor Parents, and referring agencies
Referral Sources
The majority of our referrals are through the Department of Social Services (DSS). We also receive referrals from the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Department of Mental Retardation (DMR).
The Children Who We Serve
The children who we serve may have had histories of abuse, both physical and sexual, neglect, or may have witnessed other forms of violence in the home. Because of these reasons, the children are removed from the home and are placed in foster care where they can become healthier while they work on their treatment goals.
Length of Stay
Children stay in foster care until they have reached their treatment goals and are ready to enter into their permanency plan. Possible permanency plans may be: (1) Reunification with the biological parents, (2) Adoption, or (3) Independent living. In cases where the goal is Reunification with biological parents, the child’s parents must also meet the goals on their plans in order to have their child return to them.
Foster Parent Benefits
Devereux’s foster parents are offered many benefits for their services. These include:
- Minimum of $350 weekly tax-free
- $1000 new foster parent referral bonuses
- Foster Parent Liability Insurance
- Up to 8 days of paid respite
- Extensive support systems
- Free pre-and in-service training.
Minimum Qualifications
Potential Foster Parents must meet the following qualifications
- At least 21 years of age
- Valid Driver’s License
- Reliable Transportation
- Ability to speak, read and write English
- All foster parents must undergo a Criminal Background Check
- Applicants cannot run a daycare out of their home, or have any more than three children
Becoming a Foster Parent
Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care is actively recruiting caring families who are willing to open their doors and hearts to a foster child. If you are interested in inquiring about becoming a foster parent, and meet the minimum qualifications, Click Here to complete the online application.
Contact Information
Feel free to contact us at anytime should you have questions or comments and friendly representative will help you.
| Central Massachusetts Area |
Holden Office
Regional Manager: Kathleen McCarrick, M.S.
688 Main Street
Holden, MA, 01520
Phone: (508) 829-6769
Fax: (508) 829-7798
kmccarri@devereux.org
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| Western Massachusetts Area |
Springfield Office
Regional Manager: Suzanne Welch, MSW
425 Union Street
W. Springfield, MA, 01089
Phone: (413) 734-2493
Fax: (413) 734-2495
swelch@devereux.org
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| Metro Boston Area |
Woburn Office
Regional Manager: Danielle Imbornone-Gallagher, M.Ed.
800 W. Cummings Park, Suite 3700
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: (781) 939-3192
Fax: (781) 939-3195
dimborno@devereux.org
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| Rhode Island |
Warwick Office
Regional Manager: Belarmino “Billy” Costa, M.A.
501 Centerville Rd, Suite 102
Wawick, R.I., 02886
Phone: (401) 734-9680
Fax: (401) 734-9685
bcosta@devereux.org
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| Administration |
Timothy Kelley, M.A., Director of Therapeutic Foster Care
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
688 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
Phone: (508) 829-6769
Fax: (508) 829-7798
tkelley@devereux.org
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