Children's Program

The Independent Opportunities Children's Program is a child placing agency which contracts with the Department for Community Based Services. It is an innovative treatment program for children in need of a family setting. The Children's Program supports caring adults who would like to provide a safe place for children where their physical, educational, and mental health needs are being met.

Supports and Services

• Orientation and preparation for foster homes.
• Evaluation and assessments for matching children with foster parents.
• Foster parents.
• Life skills training.
• 24-hour crisis intervention.
• Behavior management training.
• Social skills training.
• Case planning for finding permanent homes for children served.
• On-going supervision and training for foster homes.

We have assembled a professional staff with over 250 years of experience in the field of mental retardation, developmental disabilities, and organizational management. Our entire staff is dedicated to the purpose of providing the optimum environment for the children we support. We strive to find caring environments that will help children find what they need to change and improve their lives.