Treatment Foster Care

In partnership with state and local agencies, The Arc Baltimore provides Treatment Foster Care services to children across the Greater Baltimore area. Our program offers individualized, trauma-informed clinical support to both children and their families, promoting healthy development, fostering lasting relationships, and empowering lifelong success.

Why Treatment Foster Care Matters

Every child deserves the love and stability of a supportive family. While no child comes with a guidebook, every parent, biological or foster, has the potential to help a child thrive by embracing their unique strengths and challenges.

Our Treatment Foster Care Program creates a “village” of support that includes:

Foster and biological families
Our dedicated team of social workers
Community partners and service providers

Together, we build a safe, nurturing, and trauma-sensitive environment where children can heal, grow, and learn the skills necessary to reduce the risk of future out-of-home placements.

Our Shared Goal

The primary goal of The Arc Baltimore’s foster care program is to reunite children with their families of origin whenever possible. As a foster parent, your goal should align with this mission—to support and guide a child during a transitional time with empathy and commitment.

Core Competencies of a Successful Foster Parent

We’re looking for individuals and families who are ready to:

Protect and nurture children
Support developmental needs and address developmental delays
Encourage healthy relationships with the child’s family
Build long-lasting, supportive connections
Collaborate as part of a professional care team

Thinking About Fostering? Let’s Talk.

The Arc Baltimore offers comprehensive training and ongoing support to help foster parents build on their natural strengths and confidently care for children with complex needs.

Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Contact Angela Cecchi, LMSW, our Licensing & Certification Specialist: