Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)

TFC is a short-term, intensive, and individualized intervention provided by a TFC parent to a child or youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)

TFC is a short-term, intensive, and individualized intervention provided by a TFC parent to a child or youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

Referral Process

Youth are referred to TFC services through Child Welfare or Probation departments as an out-of-home placement option. Recommendations for this level of service are processed through the Child and Family Team, and placement is facilitated by the appropriate placement agency.

For more information about these programs, please contact our Alameda County ACCESS line at (800) 491-9099 or email InfoACBH.CYASOC@acgov.org.