WHAT BENEFITS DO THE PHOENIX PROFESSIONAL FOSTER PARENTS RECEIVE?

  • 24 hours/7 days a week phone support and response to emergencies by professional Phoenix Staff.
  • The Professional Foster Parents will receive one week per year of paid time off while the foster child is cared for outside of their home.
  • One weekend per month, the foster child will participate in supervised therapeutic and recreational activities led by the staff.
  • The foster home liability insurance cost is covered by Phoenix Homes.
  • Generous per diem compensation received by the Professional Foster Parents to reimburse for expenses to care for youth which include food, room and board, clothing allowance, and incidentals.
  • Medicaid or private insurance covers the foster youth’s medical, dental or psychological treatments.
  • Bonuses given to Professional Foster Parents for successful case completion.
  • Health and wellness programs will be provided to foster youth and foster parents.
  • Foster homes will be connected via computer for training/distance learning, communication and caregiver support.
  • No more that 2 foster youth will be placed in a foster home (except in the case of siblings).
  • A "wraparound" service package, which means support and direct help with all aspects in the child’s placement.

Foster parenting is a rewarding, and significant way to help a child.