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In most cases, we will contact you right away during normal business hours, M-F 8:30am-5pm. We cannot provide emergency hosting, but are usually able to schedule your phone intake within 1-2 business days, and can begin hosting as soon as a host home is available. Please start by filling out the form below.

Of course! STRONG Families is a voluntary program. You do not give up any of your rights or authority. Parents sign a Power of Attorney that gives temporary authority to the Host Family to care for your child(ren) and make decisions on your behalf.

No, you are not losing any of your rights or power. You keep full custody of your children at all times. You will sign a Power of Attorney that gives temporary authority to the Host Family to care for your child(ren) and make decisions on your behalf. You are encouraged to participate in decisions regarding their care during the hosting, and the Host Family will always keep you informed about their needs. We are here to support you and walk along side you during a difficult time. However, our staff and volunteers are mandated reporters and must report anything they see or hear that could be a safety concern.

Daily phone calls or facetime calls are expected unless we are notified otherwise ahead of time. Host Families are volunteers, so we work together to ensure arrangements are convenient for everyone involved.

Nuestro objetivo es mantener a los hermanos juntos. Sin embargo, la mayoría de nuestras Familias de Acogida sólo pueden cuidar de 1 a 3 niños a la vez. Si su familia es más numerosa, es probable que tengamos que organizar más de una Familia de Acogida para cubrir la necesidad.

Durante la entrevista, hablaremos de las necesidades de su(s) hijo(s), sus rutinas, sus próximas citas, etc., así como del colegio y la guardería. Intentaremos asignarle una familia de acogida que permita a su(s) hijo(s) permanecer en el mismo colegio o guardería. Si no fuera posible, trabajaremos con usted y la familia de acogida para llegar a otros acuerdos.

STRONG Families tiene una estricta política de disciplina que no permite a las Familias de Acogida utilizar ningún tipo de castigo físico ni técnicas de vergüenza. Su(s) hijo(s) no será(n) azotado(s) ni castigado(s) físicamente mientras esté(n) con la Familia de Acogida.

Nuestro personal visitará el hogar de la Familia de Acogida en las 72 horas siguientes al inicio de la acogida y verá y hablará con su(s) hijo(s) durante la visita. El personal también mantiene un contacto regular con la Familia de Acogida durante el acogimiento para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de su(s) hijo(s).

Nuestro objetivo es caminar a su lado durante un momento difícil y trabajar con usted para satisfacer las necesidades de su familia. Durante la entrevista hablaremos de esas necesidades y propondremos recursos de la comunidad y de Christian Family Care que ayuden a satisfacerlas. Usted fijará los objetivos que desea alcanzar mientras colabora con STRONG Families. También se le proporcionará un Amigo de la Familia, otro voluntario, que puede animarle, escucharle y buscar recursos.

Every effort is made to have our staff, you, and the Host Family meet together for the exchange of the child(ren). Depending on the timing of the hosting, we may be able to arrange an introductory meeting in advance of the hosting.

Our Hosts and Family Friends are called to love and serve other families. They believe that everyone deserves to have community and they want to be a part of your life and support your child(ren) during this time.

STRONG Families is not foster care and we do not arrange adoptions. Christian Family Care does have these programs, but they are separate from STRONG Families. Our staff can discuss these options with you if you feel you may need one of those services.

Our Host Families live all over the valley and they have willing hearts to open their home and lives to you and your child(ren). Host Families may be married or single, have children of their own or no children. STRONG Families does require all our Host Families and Family Friends to be of Christian faith.

No, STRONG Families Volunteers are not licensed foster families. Some of them have been licensed previously and waiting to be matched with an adoptive placement. They understand that STRONG Families is voluntary, temporary care and will never ask you about adoption. Host Families do go through a similar process as licensed foster families in preparation to host, including training, background checks, home safety checks, and interviews.