STAT
Our Screening Stabilization and Transition (STAT) program provides short-term care for children and youth entering the child welfare system because of abuse or neglect, or the need to change foster homes. STAT staff help ease the transition into foster care by providing mental health screening, assistance in transitioning to a new home for children, youth, and caregivers, and making needed connections with other supports.
CARE FOR FOSTER YOUTH
When children and youth first enter foster care, or if they are changing foster homes, our team meets with the child to find out what support is needed once the child goes to their new home.
We continue to assist youth as they move into their new home by sharing information with their caregivers about the child’s preferences, experiences, and strengths. Staff also help connect the youth and family with other resources they might need, such as ongoing mental health services.
Our overall goal is to help children during a tumultuous time by getting to know what matters to them and meeting their immediate needs.
HOW WE WORK
Our team meets with children and youth to determine what support is needed. We support their transition to a new home by sharing with the caregiver the child’s preferences, experiences, and strengths help build the relationship between the child and caregiver. Ultimately, we help children adjust during a tumultuous time by getting to know what matters to them and meeting their immediate needs.