Children’s Therapeutic Family Care (CTFC)

An alternative to inpatient mental health treatment facilities for youth ages 7–11.

  • CTFC aims to keep youth ages 7–11 suffering from emotional, behavioral, or psychological stress in their natural environment. It is a Medicaid-covered service for children on the SED-W.

    Youth served in CTFC reside in a therapeutic home with a therapeutic parent for approximately 9 months to a year. CTFC is not a foster care placement and has specific mental health treatment criteria required for eligibility.

  • Therapeutic parents provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth while supporting their treatment goals. These individuals or couples:

    1. Create opportunities for youth to successfully live in a family setting

    2. Enjoy working with children and want to promote positive change

    3. Are willing to work together with a team of treatment professionals

    4. Demonstrate flexibility and can adapt to a change in plans

  • Therapeutic parents receive:

    • Initial and ongoing training

    • Daily monitoring

    • Weekly group support

    • 24/7 access to in-the-moment coaching

    • Monthly compensation

Become a Therapeutic Parent

You do not need previous experience. Fill out the form below to learn more from an Oakland Family Services representative.