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Helping to place children in relative care
Reach out to our team to learn more.
Why DCCCA?
- Each family is assigned one DCCCA Specialist who will visit with the family on a regular basis to ensure that their needs are met
- 24/7 support from your Specialist, because we know concerns don’t just arise during business hours
- Training provided at no cost to foster families
- Two days of paid respite per month
- Reimbursed twice per month; direct deposit available
- Individual and family therapy (home-based or outpatient)
- Liability insurance is provided
- Quarterly support group
- Foster family newsletter
- Appreciation events for foster families
When a child cannot remain safely in their home, placing them with kin
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Minimizes the trauma of removal.
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Increases the likelihood of the child remaining connected to their family (including siblings) and community.
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Increases the number of available foster homes for children that do not have kinship placement options.
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Improves the child’s overall well-being.