Tioga County Department of Human Services - Foster Care/Resource Parents

1873 Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901

Eligibility

Tioga County children deemed dependent by the court. Those interested in becoming a Resource Parent.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

(570) 724-5766

Voice

Application process

Call for more information.

Fees

Call for details

Service area

Tioga, PA

Description

Offers safe, temporary housing for children birth to 18 who are removed from their homes due to issues such as abuse, neglect, an at risk environment and improper parenting. All family avenues are exhausted before a child is placed in this care environment. The program also provides for recruitment and supervision of resource homes as well as training for resource parents.

What's Here

Foster Parent/Family Recruitment Foster Homes for Dependent Children

Providing organization

Tioga County Department of Human Services

Governmental department whose purpose is to protect, serve and improve the quality of life for Tioga County's citizens by effectively managing the county's human services programs and resources. Services are family-based and focus on prevention.