One Hundred Years from now
One Hundred Years from now
It will not matter
what kind of car I drove,
What kind of house I lived in,
how much money was in my bank account
nor what my clothes looked like.
But the world may be a better place because
I was important in the life of a child.
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Covenant
parents are teachers, caregivers and para-professionals.
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Covenant
parents lead children as part of a strong family unit.
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Covenant
parents need to be willing to work as a team with other
professionals and the natural parents (whenever possible).
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Covenant
parents must be willing to learn and be open to receiving input.
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Above all
else,
Covenant parents need to be flexible and have a good sense
of humor!
In
addition to providing day-to-day care and nurturing, Covenant
parents help in developing and carrying out their foster child’s
treatment plan in partnership with other members of the
treatment team.
Treatment
plans are designed to help foster children learn skills to:
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handle
their feelings appropriately,
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develop
positive relationships with others,
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help them
succeed in school,
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help them
become responsible members of a family and their community.
All Covenant
foster parents have the following things in common – they love,
they are compassionate, they are servant-leaders, and they want
to make a difference in the life of a child. The role of the
Covenant Foster parent is to point children to hope through love
and compassionate service!
The Role of the Covenant Support Team
All
Covenant parents undergo an intensive training program prior to
having a child or youth placed with their family …we provide the
training.
All
Covenant parents are supported by a professional support team,
who will work closely with you and your family throughout the
placement. Additionally, we pray for each of our families and
children on a daily basis … this is the best support we can
give! We provide prayer and support!
During
placement, Covenant parents have access to 24 hour on-call
services and regular respite care. We provide access to on-call
services and respite!
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