Posted 3w ago

Foster Parent

@ Denali Family Services
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Work with youth, Coordinate with treatment team, Provide warm, nurturing environment
Requirements Summary:Three positive references, a positive background check, basic knowledge of childhood development; ability to work with treatment teams; willing to complete licensing and trainings; prior youth interaction.
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Over 3,000 youth in Alaska are waiting for a Foster Home...

Want to make a difference in a child's life?

If YES are your answers, then Denali Family Services is looking for YOU to become a Therapeutic Foster Parent!

Do you have or can obtain the following?

  • Three positive references, a positive background check and a basic knowledge of childhood development.
  • Parents who can focus and work on the strengths of the foster child.
  • Parents who work well with the treatment team towards the treatment goals of the child.
  • Parents who have an open mind and are willing to set firm boundaries, while remaining patient and tolerant.
  • Parents to provide a warm, nurturing environment.
  • Parents who will be role models of appropriate expression of emotions, good communication skills and socially acceptable hygiene and cleanliness.
  • Must be willing to complete the licensing process and be willing to attend specialized trainings.
  • Prior experience interacting with youth

Then DFS is where you need to APPLY!

Sign-On Bonuses!

Referral Bonus for current Foster Parents!

Competitive Pay!