Close to Home

The Foundling’s Close to Home program puts young people in the juvenile justice system on a new path by placing adjudicated juveniles in the homes of foster families that are specially-trained to support their needs.

Close to Home uses an evidence-based therapeutic model, Treatment Foster Care Oregon, as an alternative to group placement for youth sentenced by family court to a non-secure placement as a result of their involvement in the justice system. Young people in the program receive individual therapy as well as skills training, which takes place in the community to assist the youth in developing constructive, pro-social skills through recreational and occupational activities. The placement of these young people with specially- trained foster families allows us to rehabilitate rather than incarcerate, strengthening the relationship between youths and family by engaging all family members in the rehabilitative program.