FAQ
Get to know 4Kids4Families
Who is 4Kids4Families?
4Kids4Families is the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) for the Piney Woods area of Texas (DFPS Region 4). We facilitate foster care placement using a Community-Based Care model that seeks holistic healing for families, so that there’s hope after foster care. 4Kids4Families is a division of Arrow Child & Family Ministries.
What services does 4Kids4Families offer?
As the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) for Texas DFPS Region 4, we oversee child placement and welfare. We employ a Community-Based Care (CBC) model, which allows us to connect children, parents, and foster families with the right services, therapies, and programs for their unique needs.
Get connected
I’m interested in becoming a licensed caregiver. Where do I start?
Thank you for your interest in serving children in our community. Your first step is to find a provider agency near you. You can find a list of our partner agencies here.
I'm a placement or service provider in Region 4. How do I get contracted with 4Kids4Families?
I’m looking for help for my family/myself. Who should I talk to?
Thank you for reaching out. 4Kids4Families has a variety of services available to children and families. Please fill out this form, and someone will be in touch.
I’m a foster parent looking for support. How can I get connected?
We have a variety of resources for foster families. Please contact us through this form, and we will reach out to share resources.
I want to be a part of helping every child have a family but am not able to become a licensed caregiver at this time. Are there any other ways I can get involved in foster care in Region 4?
Absolutely! 4Kids4Families has volunteer opportunities, and many of our partners in the region need volunteers as well. Please contact us through this form to find out more.
I’m interested in career opportunities with 4Kids4Families. Where can I apply?
What kind of financial aid is available to me for services, programs, and therapies?
There are many services and resources that are available to families free of charge. Please contact us through this form and we will connect you with resources for your children and family.
I’d like to stay in the loop of stories of restoration at 4Kids4Families. How can I do that?
Please click here to sign up for our email list. We will periodically send out update emails and newsletters.
Understand Community-Based Care
How has foster care in Texas changed?
What is 4Kids4Families’ role in the process?
The Texas DFPS has named 4Kids4Families, a division of Arrow Child & Family Ministries, the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) for Texas DFPS Region 4. 4Kids4Families will work with foster care providers, as well as other community partners, to serve all children in foster care in East Texas.
What is Community-Based Care?
Community-Based Care (CBC) transitions most foster care responsibilities from the state to a community-based organization. The organization chosen as the SSCC is responsible for providing a full range of services to children in care. Community-Based Care allows a local organization to tap into the unique strengths of their community to address the specific needs of children, parents, and foster parents in the region.
What does the change to Community-Based Care mean for current foster families?
Current foster families will continue to work with the foster care organization of their choice. 4Kids4Families will continue to build and support the creation of more resources for foster families in East Texas.
How is 4Kids4Families prioritizing what’s best for each child?
4Kids4Families believes that every child deserves a family. We also know that children do best when they are placed with their siblings, in their home communities. Because of this, we prioritize kinship care, where children are placed with relatives or other close adults.
4Kids4Families also knows that children and families do best when they have the therapeutic supports they need, and we are actively working with partners to build those resources across Region 4.
For more information on the transition to Community-Based Care, visit www.dfps.texas.gov/CBC/.