Family Based Care
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Amal Youth and Family Centre provides family-based care, across Newfoundland and Labrador, to children and youth who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Young people are referred for family-based care by the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development. These young people have experienced relationship-based trauma such as maltreatment, neglect and/or multiple placements, and often present with challenging behaviours and complex needs. They require an intensive, therapeutic healing environment with a caring family. We provide exceptional supports to our families to help meet the specific needs of the young people placed in their home.
Why is Family-Based Care needed?
There are many reasons why young people must be removed from their families and homes, such as maltreatment, abuse, neglect, and violence. Family-based care provides young people with the opportunity to heal from their traumatic life experiences in a family setting. Family-based carers provide young people with safety and security in a supportive, therapeutic and caring home environment.
What are the requirements to become a Family-Based Carer?
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic, empathic individuals who are open to providing care in their home and willing to take advantage of all the supports we offer. We value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, religions, genders, and sexual orientations.
Applicants must: