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Therapeutic
Family Programs |
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There are two
programs which provide a corrective therapeutic experience within a
family context for children who cannot live within their own
families. Social work staff assists biological families to
gain the necessary skills and assets to resume caring for their
children.
In Family Based
Treatment the family of origin retains custody. In
Specialized Foster Care the county Departments of
Social Services retain custody. |
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St.
Catherine's Therapeutic Family Programs is comprised of Family
Based Treatment and Specialized Foster Care. Family Based
Treatment is regulated by the
New
York State Office of Mental Health; Specialized Foster Care is
regulated by the
New
York State Department of Social Services.
Both programs:
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Foster Care Success Story |
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Family
Based Treatment: Serves
youth
5 to 18 years of age who are abused/neglected and/or experiencing
emotional problems.
Specialized
Foster Care: Serves
youth
from birth to 18 years of age who are abused/neglected and/or
experiencing emotional problems. |
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For
referrals: |
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Family
Based Treatment: Contact
Program Supervisor at
435-9029. |
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Specialized
Foster Care:
Contact
Director of Centralized Intake at
453-6783. |
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Or email
CentralizedIntake@st-cath.org |
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General
Information: |
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Mailing
Address:
40
North Main Avenue |
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Albany,
NY 12203-1425 |
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Service
Location:
994
Madison Avenue |
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Albany,
NY 12203 |
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Telephone
Number:
(518)
435-9029 |
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Fax
Number:
(518)
435-0733 |
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Hours
and Days: Monday through
Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. |
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Would you like to be a Foster Parent?:
Contact Foster Parent
Recruiter at 435-9029 |
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Or email
FosterCare@st-cath.org |
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For
More Information Or Referrals: |
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Therapeutic Family Programs at (518) 435-9029. |
