Our Services

Johnson Children Services Inc. intends by this service to be more pro-active and collaborative in the delivery of this service. Residential service alone does not adequately address the needs/ issues related to the family and community as it relates to the client in care. By this service, Johnson Children Services Inc. Will endeavor with the cooperation of one or several community based agencies to bring about a more holistic and effective service that will bring about desirable changes in both the client in care as well as the families

Foster Care Program

J ohnson Children Services Inc. provides client and client placed within their homes with a culturally competent environment, taking into consideration the provision of inclusive services that are non discriminatory, in an environment that takes into account ethno-cultural, racial, linguistic and ancestral diversity. Client are also provided opportunities to participate in leisure and recreational activities that promote physical, social, and cultural benefits to meet the needs of the clients in our care. Staff will work with each client around developing an individualized program for that client, in consultation with their guardian and any other professionals deemed appropriate. This plan will be sensitive to the needs of the client, and will be documented in the POC under the Cultural and Religious section. This plan will be reviewed with the client at each POC. The POC includes the provision of services to client of aboriginal heritage, who will be encouraged to maintain participation in culturally appropriate activities, and contact with their community, in effort to preserve their cultural identity throughout their placement

Levels of Care

At JCS Inc., we believe the first placement is the best placement, which is why we take such care to match children with foster families who are best able to meet their needs. There are different levels of care in many of our JCS Inc. locations, and varying lengths of stay for different placement situations.

Traditional Foster Care
Most often this is the first level of foster care for children who are not able to remain at home because of unsafe parenting or home environments. Reuniting children with families is a primary focus of the team, and there are frequent family visits during this time. Sibling groups and younger children are commonly referred to this level of care while their parents work on resolving the issues that led to the foster care placement. Sometimes, it’s determined that children cannot return home after all, and the foster family may be given first consideration as a permanent resource.
Therapeutic Foster Care
Many children who enter JCS Inc. Foster Care have endured intense trauma and are in need of counseling and/or medication in addition to safe, nurturing homes. It is not uncommon for children who have experienced or witnessed physical, emotional or psychological abuse to act out their emotions even after they are removed from dangerous situations. Our therapeutic foster care program trains qualified foster parents to understand and respond to these challenging behaviors so the youth can grow and thrive. We work closely with local departments of social services to ensure safety, well-being and permanency for our children. There is 24-hour on-call support, and placements can also be made around the clock.
Respite
Foster parenting is a tough job, and sometimes foster families need a break. Respite care, usually offered for a weekend, involves caring for a child when a foster family needs a break for illness or simply a time to regroup and consult with the treatment team. Some families start out providing respite care to determine if foster parenting is right for their household. Emergency care: JCS Inc. offers emergency placements for children who have been removed from their homes and need a place to live for a few days or weeks.