A therapeutic parent is a loving, caring person that wants to help a child be successful and achieve his or her potential by providing a supportive, nurturing home environment for the child.

A therapeutic parent is a sensitive, committed, well-trained professional; an important member of a child’s treatment team that becomes licensed by the state of North Carolina through APS.

A therapeutic parent is a person that cares so much about others that he or she opens their home to a child with specials needs and/or difficult behaviors.

How does a therapeutic parent help a child to be successful?

• By providing a safe, predictable, structured home environment;
• Setting clear, reasonable limits & follows through with consequences – good and bad;
• Acting as a healthy role model, mentoring to the child;
• Teaching new attitudes and behaviors to replace the old;
• Listening to the child with an open mind and compassionate heart;
• Advocating for the child in school, the community, etc;
• Providing new experiences and opportunities for physical/emotional/spiritual growth;
• Recognizing & rewarding the child for being successful; praising a child for being good!
• Making the child feel secure, valued, and appreciated;
• Knowing that having faith in a child’s worth and potential can make all the difference!

How can I learn more about being a therapeutic parent?

Give APS a call, come by the office or email us. We are always happy to speak with families interested in serving our children.

Does APS need any more therapeutic parents right now?

YES!! There are always more children that need caring, supportive homes…like yours!!