Foster Services
Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services offers Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP) for children aged six to thirteen. Our STRTP home is situated in a family-oriented neighborhood, providing 24-hour specialized care for children facing unique challenges. Staffed by a dedicated team of professionals, including direct care staff, mental health specialists, clinicians, and psychiatric services staff, we ensure children receive tailored therapeutic interventions, counseling, medication support, and crisis intervention based on their individual needs.
STRTP supports the youth behaviorally and culturally while building upon their strengths in a safe environment. Specific goals and objectives are formulated with the child to support the successful completion of the program so the youth can return confidently to a home-based setting. For more information about our program, please contact us at strtpinfo@svcfs.org.
Eligibility: Children ages 0-13 are referred through social services, adoptive assistance programs and other counties.
Cost: Costs are paid by the referring county.
This program is licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division.
Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program
Eligibility: Children ages 0-13 are referred through social services, adoptive assistance programs and other counties.
Cost: Costs are paid by the referring county.
This program is licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division.
- 101 Park Avenue
- Modesto CA, 95354
- p. 209-523-4573
Current Resource Parents & Foster Youth
Being a Resource Parent can be a wonderful experience but also a big responsibility. The forms required for Resource Parents are important because they help ensure that the child’s needs are met and that the child is placed in a safe and loving home.
Frequently Used Forms For Resource Parents
Approved Resource Parents, please use the forms below. If you need assistance with completing these forms, have questions, or for more information, please contact your Sierra Vista Social Worker at 209-523-4573.
CHDP Physician Physical Report
Use this form for your child’s first doctor appointment and annual physical.
Critical Incident and Injury Report
Use this form to document all accidents, bumps, bruises, and other major incidents, including but not limited to urgent care &ER visits, self-harm, AWOL, aggression, missed medications, etc. Submit the completed form to your Sierra Vista social worker within 24 hours.
Emergency Plan for Resource Homes
This is a state form that must be completed and posted in your home.
Fire Drill Evaluation
To be completed every 6 months and kept posted in the home.
Fire Extinguisher Tracking Log
To be completed monthly and turned in to Sierra Vista social worker in December every year.
Medical Summary
To be completed at every appointment.
Monthly Progress Report
To be completed each month for each child who has joined your family. Must be turned in completely filled out and signed by the Resource Parent, youth/child, and Sierra Vista social worker.
PRN Authorization Letter
Have the youth’s physician complete this form at their first physical, so you can administer any over-the-counter medication the youth may need (i.e., Tylenol for a headache, cough medicine for cough, etc.)
Resource Parent Reapproval Questionnaire
It needs to be completed yearly to help the Sierra Vista social worker update your home study.
Smoke Detector Test and Battery Replacement Log
To be completed monthly and turned in to Sierra Vista social worker in December every year.
Resources
Cal-FURS
FURS Services Include:
- A toll-free hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for current and former foster youth and resource families
- County Mobile Response and Stabilization Teams are also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- In-home de-escalation, stabilization, conflict resolution, and support services and resources
- Ongoing support services beyond the initial mobile response
- Hotline and mobile response staff trained in working with children and families who have experienced trauma
Phone Number: 833-939-3877
Website: Cal-FURS.org
E-Mail: info@cal-furs.org
Suicide & Crisis Hotline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Phone number: 988
The Trevor Project
Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ young people who reach out to this free, confidential, and secure 24/7 service for issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
Phone number: 212-695-8650
Community Provider List
California Foster Care Ombudsperson
The California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson serves foster youth in California by investigating and resolving complaints about foster youth rights, care, placement, and services. They also provide foster care verification letters and other resources.
Phone Number: 877-846-1602
Website: www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov
E-Mail: fosteryouthhelp@dss.ca.gov
Foster Youth Education Rights
Foster Youth Personal Rights
Stanislaus County Child Protective Services Hotline
To report suspected child abuse.
Phone number: 800-558-3665
Foster Services
- 101 Park Avenue
- Modesto CA, 95354
- p. 209-523-4573