Ohio's Therapeutic Foster Care Program

Ohio’s Therapeutic Foster Care Program provides specialized foster homes for children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs. Trained foster families offer a stable, caring environment and receive additional support and supervision from mental health professionals. The goal is to help children improve their well-being and functioning while remaining in a family setting, often as an alternative to residential or institutional care. The program emphasizes individualized treatment, regular oversight, and collaboration with social workers to ensure children’s needs are met and they have opportunities for healthy development and recovery.