The Bair Foundation

The Bair Foundation is a Christian, non-profit agency that has successfully cared for and treated children, teens and families for over 40 years.  As a nationally recognized leader in the field of children & family services, The Bair Foundation has 37 offices operating in 8 states.

The nation's children are experiencing horrors of abuse and neglect that most people cannot comprehend. Trends and needs are constantly evaluated as The Bair Foundation strives to offer more children and teens safe, secure and nurturing living experiences that uphold Christian values and promote healing and growth. Through a myriad of programs and services we are able to address and meet the unique needs of children and families in crisis; our services include:

    • Therapeutic Foster Care for children, youth and families with special behavioral, emotional, & social needs; (all states)
    • Traditional Foster Care   provides nurturing, safe, & custodial care for children who require placement outside of their biological family; (all states)
    • Adoption Services enable children to find a permanent home; (Ohio, PA and Texas)
    • Medically Needed Foster Care for children, youth and families with special medical  needs; (Texas, PA, SC)
    • Independent Living Services for young people in foster care who are transitioning to independent living;(all states)
    • Assessment Home enables highly trained professionals, treatment foster parents and agency staff to assess the needs and subsequent service levels of children and youth;  (Texas)

 

The Bair Foundation FAQ

Q: What do I have to do to become a foster parent?
A: There are 4 priority trainings that must be completed through The Bair Foundation along with the paperwork that is needed, home inspections, and an in home interview.
Q: How long will the process of becoming a foster parent take?
A: Because of the great need for foster homes, our goal is to get the family certified within 60 days unless something unforeseen happens during the process.
Q: Is there an income requirement?
A: There is no income requirement. However, during the application process there is a budget worksheet that must be completed which asks about income and monthly bills.
Q: Can the children in my care attend home school?
A: No. The children in our care must attend either public or private school.
Q: Are there children in my community that need homes?
A: Absolutely! The number of children that are removed from their biological homes and placed in foster care is broken down into counties and regions on the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website in the Data Book. It is better for children if they are able to stay within their own county if not the city that they originally lived in. It can be quite stressful on a child to move to a different city when they are having to adjust to so many other changes.

Contact Information

Address: 7736 Central Park Drive
City, State, Zip: Waco TX, 76712
Phone: (254) 776-5600
Email: Click Here to Contact Us!
Website: http://www.bair.org/
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