Therapeutic Foster Care (WATCH)
WATCH recruits and supports foster families to join our team as we serve children in care.
Arkansas has more foster children than available families, and we could use you. Ready to take the first step toward becoming a WATCH foster parent? Reach out today to learn more.
Quick Info
Availability
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Office Location
Van Buren
Service Counties
Crawford, Sebastian, Franklin, Scott, Polk, Howard, Sevier, Little River, Miller, Lafayette, and Logan
Placements
Placements are through DCFS
About Therapeutic Foster Care (WATCH)
The WATCH program, Western Arkansas Therapeutic Children’s Homes, provides therapeutic foster care for children who need a higher level of support than traditional foster care can offer. Many of these children are facing significant behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges and need a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment.
WATCH foster parents receive extensive training and ongoing support from our clinical team. They are never alone in this work. Our team provides 24/7 backup, regular in-home visits, and therapeutic services to help support both the child and the foster family.
Our goal is always healing, stability, and permanency. When possible, we work toward reunification with birth families. When reunification is not possible, we help children move toward a safe, loving, forever family.
Who Is This For?
- Children removed from their homes who are in DCFS care
- Kids with significant behavioral or emotional challenges
- Children with developmental disabilities
- Youth in foster care transitioning from residential or hospital settings
- Families interested in becoming therapeutic foster parents
What To Expect
- 1Comprehensive assessment of each child's needs
- 2Careful matching with trained foster families
- 3Intensive therapeutic services and support
- 4Regular team meetings with foster parents, therapists, and case managers
- 5Work toward permanency goals (reunification or adoption)
What's Included
Available In These Counties
Related Services
Outpatient Counseling
Therapeutic services that help children and families work through challenges and strengthen their relationships together.
Family Centered Treatment
Family Centered Treatment (FCT) is an intensive, in-home program that helps families stay together when things feel hard or overwhelming. Our team works closely with the whole family unit several times a week to help with behavior, parenting, communication, and other challenges. The goal is to help families feel stronger, safer, and more supported at home.
Fostering Change
Community Reintegration Program designed to help youth with complex behavioral health needs build stability, independence, and lasting success at home, in school, and in their communities.
Ready to take the first step?
You don't need a referral. Just reach out and we'll help you find the right path forward.