Caregiver's Helper

A total of 51 children and youths ages 0-18 years were served through the agency's foster care program. Typically, the children came from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. The goals and objectives of caregiver' s Helper, Inc. are protect children from further trauma of abuse or neglect, identify and provide intervention for children that are at high risk for suicide and self-harm, keep children safe while in care, ensure basic and treatment needs are met daily, enhance academic and educational skills, promote positive communication and social-interaction skills, and teach youths 14-18 years basic life skills to equip them for survival and functional life in the community after foster care. Many (85%) of these goals and objectives were achieved in 2022. Breakdown of the numbers: 14 reunified with biological parents/families. 2 required a more restrictive setting and were discharged to residential settings (1 male, 1 female). 0 awoled from care and never returned.