Service Name: SHASTA COUNTY HHSA - RESOURCE FAMILY APPROVAL
Organization Name: SHASTA COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
Location
Location Name: DOWNTOWN REDDING PROMENADE
- Accessibility: -Designated accessible parking spaces-Site is fully accessible from entrance to all service areas-Materials in Braille can be made available upon request
- Physical Address: 1620 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001
- Mailing Address: 1620 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001
- Description: Trains and licenses Resource Families to care for children who are: Dependents of the court Wards of the Juvenile Justice System Voluntarily placed by their parents.Many types of people can make wonderful foster families including: Families with children Childless couples Single people Retirees.The commitment ranges from a few weeks to several months or more. Sibling groups are kept together whenever possible. Resource Families receive money to help pay for the child's living expenses. Medi-Cal covers medical care. Provides training and support.Resource Families/Foster Parenting choices include: Temporary foster care: For children who need a safe and loving place to live while they are waiting to either return home or be adopted Kinship care: Relatives and non-relative extended family members may care for a child in foster care Adoption: For foster children who are in need of adoptive homes Respite care: Providing short-term respite care for other foster/resource families who need a break
- Website: http://www.shastacountycaresforkids.com
- Email: hhsa@co.shasta.ca.us
- Phone(s): (530) 225-5791, (530) 225-5144
- Hours: Mon 8am - 5pm; Tue 8am - 5pm; Wed 8am - 5pm; Thu 8am - 5pm; Fri 8am - 5pm;
- Eligibility: Adults over the age of 18 may apply; Prospective parents and homes are carefully screened through a process of interviews, home visits, and background checks
- Requirements: Attend inquiry meeting for details
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Areas Served:
- Shasta United States
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