INTERNATIONAL FOSTER CARE
The International Foster Care (IFC) Program provides foster care for unaccompanied minors who do not have adult caregivers. The program partners with foster families to provide a safe, nurturing, and culturally sensitive environment that equips and empowers them to reach their full potential. IFC provides services to meet the needs of each youth. These services include tutoring, mentoring, independent living skills training, cultural activities, legal assistance, mental health services, intensive case management and education/ESL classes.
CCFW partners with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Division of Unaccompanied Children’s Services. Currently IFC provides homes for minors from Congo, Somalia, Eritrea, Burma, Guatemala and Mexico. These youth are usually 15-17 years old and are in vulnerable situations. Their stories of survival can be painful to hear, yet they are full of faith and determination.
For more information or to RSVP for an orientation meeting, please contact Alyssa Elledge at aelledge@ccdofw.org or 817-289-3889.
GET INVOLVED:
Please consider what part you could play in helping these youth:
- Become a foster parent and have your home licensed so you can welcome these youth when they arrive (requires 36 hours of training and a home study by a CCFW home developer).
- Volunteer as a cultural mentor or educational tutor.
- Host an outing/party for the youth (soccer game, bowling, swim party, etc.).
- Donate: welcome boxes, school supplies, gift cards for clothing, or sporting equipment.
- Spread the news: Tell others about this great opportunity and how they can get involved.