East Texas – 4Kids4Families, the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) for Texas DFPS Region 4, is proud to celebrate one year of successfully implementing Stage II of Community-Based Care (CBC) for foster care. This milestone reflects a major step forward in the state’s effort to shift the foster care system from a state-run model to one led locally by community-based providers.
Launched in May 2024, Stage II of foster care CBC expanded 4Kids4Families’ role to include case management services for children and youth in state conservatorship, in addition to managing placements and support services. Now, children and families in 23 East Texas counties are served directly by people in their communities, those who best understand the local context and needs.
“This first year of Stage II has proven the power of proximity,” said Jon Mark McMullen, Executive Director of 4Kids4Families. “By moving decision-making closer to children and families, we’re seeing more stability, faster responses, and more personalized support across the foster care system.”
Key outcomes during the first year of Stage II implementation include:
Community-Based Care is a foster care model designed to improve outcomes by giving local communities the flexibility and accountability to provide children with the right services at the right time.
“We’re grateful to every caseworker, caregiver, and community partner who has embraced this shift with us,” said McMullen. “Together, we are building a foster care system rooted in compassion, connection, and community.”
Region 4 includes the following counties: Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood.
To learn more about foster care Community-Based Care in Region 4 or how to get involved, visit 4kids4families.org or follow 4Kids4Families on social media.
About 4Kids4Families:
4Kids4Families, a division of Arrow Child & Family Ministries, serves as the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) for the Piney Woods region of Texas under Tex. Family Code Sec. 264.161. As the SSCC for Region 4, 4Kids4Families is responsible for delivering comprehensive foster care services and supporting relative and kinship caregivers, assuming the statutory duties previously managed by the state. Our mission is to ensure that children and families receive the care and services they need, while legal representation remains with County and District Attorneys, as outlined in Sec. 264.163 of the Family Code. Arrow Child & Family Ministries has proudly served children and families in this region for over 25 years.
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