How Does Wesley Family Services Support Our Foster Families?
What Makes
Us Special?
Hear from Wesley Family Services foster families
Support and Training
We excel at training and supporting you!
- Comprehensive orientation and training during certification process
- One-on-one support
- 24/7 on call support
- Frequently offered skill development opportunities
- Peer support and mentoring
“Pre-service training was helpful in preparing for placements. The information was based on real experiences and the information was not sugar-coated.”
-WS Resource Parent”
-WS Resource Parent”
The Resource Parent Association
- Inclusive
- Represents all agency foster and adoptive parents
- Gives parents direct input into program procedures and practices
- Parents influence training and support needs
- Promotes program growth and outreach
Per Diem
- Competitive with other agencies
- Offsets additional expenses of caring for a child
- Nontaxable income
- Most children are covered through Medicaid
- No medical copays
- Eligible for free and reduced price school lunches
Clothing Allotment
- Provided in addition to per diem
- Reimbursement for clothing purchases
- Vouchers redeemable at specific stores
"A swimsuit was the only thing standing between a passing grade and a failing grade in physical education for one of our teens. The resource parent bought her a swimsuit, using the money provided via Wesley Family Service's clothing allotment. The teen is now able to participate in class, and no longer has a failing grade."
-Halie Hudgins, WS Coordinator
-Halie Hudgins, WS Coordinator
Transportation
- Promotes foster parent engagement in visits
- Helps children process and heal their losses through visitation
- Offsets expenses related to transportation
Activity Fund
- Helps to get children engaged in positive school and community activities
- Connects children to positive mentors
- Promotes sense of community belonging
"A current resource family purchased a YMCA membership so they could involve their foster children in more activities. Through this membership, the family hopes to help cultivate positive behaviors, better health, and a sense of personal achievement for each child. Wesley Family Services helped reimburse the cost of this membership via the activity fund provided for children in care."
– Kim Weaver, WS Manager
– Kim Weaver, WS Manager
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