A safe, stable, and loving home can change the course of a child’s life. Delta’s Family Services unites families and children in the foster care system, providing any support they need for a successful union.

In less than 10 years, Family Services has set many standards in the foster care industry in the greater Philadelphia region. The division scored a 100 percent in all but three items in more than 500 annual compliance categories administered by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) last year. DHS was so impressed with the unique Supervised Independent Living program that they will no longer award a 100 percent for similar programs, saving that distinction for Delta alone.

A Variety of Services to Meet a Variety of Needs

Family Services provides foster care and adoption services to individuals regardless of disability through a variety of programs. For more information on any of our programs, please contact Patricia Gordon at 215-887-6300 ext. 186 or email her at pgordon@deltaweb.org.

Adoption Services. In just over a year, Family Services has placed 10 children in permanent homes, successfully tapping Delta’s current pool of foster parents hoping to adopt.

Foster Care Services. Delta provides foster care services in Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties. Since 1995, Family Services has united 160 families, with 300 children currently placed in 104 families.

Treatment Foster Care (TFC). Family Services ensures that children with mental health needs who are placed in temporary homes live with families who are well-prepared to meet their needs. Treatment foster families have access to a range of support services and training through Delta. Philadelphia DHS has recognized Delta as an outstanding service provider for this program.

Medical Foster Care. Delta’s Medical Foster Care routinely exceeds county standards of excellence for services to children who are at risk medically, including those with life-threatening and terminal illnesses. Medical foster families train through Delta and at hospitals to meet a child’s needs.

Supervised Independent Living (SIL). Young adults aged 17 to 21 who are on the verge of independence may be referred by their county’s DHS to Delta’s SIL program. SIL members live in their own apartments, with weekly visits from their Delta social workers. In addition to attending regular school, all SIL members attend a bi-monthly life skills class during which they learn to take care of themselves and to manage money and time. Delta also assists members with job placement and provides them with social opportunities. Philadelphia DHS recently recognized Family Services’ SIL program as the standard-setter for the region when it awarded the program top honors on last year’s compliance evaluations.

Foster Family Supports

Delta Foster Families may tap a wide range of supports to help them meet daily challenges. In addition to the comprehensive program of services offered, Family Services staff ensures that additional training, support, and assistance become available as needed through any avenue necessary.

Foster families depend on:

• 60 staff members, including case managers and crisis consultants
• Small support group opportunities
• Respite care
• Transportation assistance
• Mentoring of new foster families

We would be happy to answer any questions you have about the services we can provide. For more information, please contact us at 215-887-6300.

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