Treatment Foster Care Program
New Mexico Solutions provides high quality behavioral health services to children in our communities through our Treatment Foster Care (TFC) program. TFC caters to the behavioral, emotional, psychological, and social needs of children and youth by providing a stable, nurturing, treatment-oriented approach in a supportive family setting to strengthen a child’s connection with birth families and work toward a permanent living solution.
With decades of commitment to families, our TFC program stands apart for its deep level of support and thoughtful approach to matching children with the right homes. Many of our foster families have been with us for more than 20 years, reflecting the strength of our relationships and the quality of our care.
Who We Serve
Children and youth come into foster care for numerous reasons. Foster care provides children a safe place when it is not possible for them to be with their own families. These youth have special emotional or behavioral needs that demand extra time and skill from foster parents and a coordinated treatment team. The child’s length of time in treatment foster care is dependent on their needs. Once they graduate from treatment foster care, they may return home, move into regular foster care, or live independently.
How it Works
The treatment foster care home is viewed as the primary treatment setting, and the foster parent(s) are trained and supported to help the child achieve the goals in their treatment plan. While the role of foster parents is vital, treatment planning is a team function carried out under the clinical direction of qualified program staff.
Treatment typically focuses on teaching the necessary skills and responses to help the child and their family deal with the circumstances which have created the need for treatment. Each child has the support of a treatment team that provides direction and assistance in meeting each individual child’s treatment goals. The team is made up of the foster parent(s), a treatment coordinator, a therapist, the child and his/her family, the state social worker, and other community resource professionals for the child. Support from all of the team members allows the child to benefit from a home environment and community-based setting while receiving intensive treatment and clinical services.
Interested in Becoming a TFC Parent?
Becoming a TFC parent means joining a community dedicated to strengthening families. By opening your home, you become a vital part of a child’s journey toward resilience, hope, and long-term success. Children in TFC have experienced challenges that require structure, patience, and consistent encouragement. When you foster with us, you become part of a team that includes therapists, program staff, and specialists who work together to support both you and the child in your care. Our personalized, team-based approach ensures that you are never navigating this path alone.
Why Become a TFC Parent?
There is a critical need for Treatment Foster Care families across our communities. Many children in New Mexico are waiting for safe, understanding homes where they can feel seen, supported, and believed in. Choosing to foster through our program offers a meaningful way to contribute to your community while gaining tools, training, and professional support that empower you to succeed. Families benefit from specialized education, ongoing access to experts, and financial support that helps sustain the practical needs of care. Most importantly, you have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the life of a child.
Who Can Become a TFC Parent?
TFC parents are currently needed in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Belen, Peralta, Santa Fe, and Moriarty. You may qualify if:
- You are at least 21 years old
- You have stable housing (renting or owning)
- You are willing to complete the required TFC training
- You can be single, married, partnered, or living with others
- You welcome individuals of any race, age, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation
- You can provide structure, consistency, and emotional support to youth
What We Provide
We understand that providing therapeutic foster care requires ongoing guidance and resources. That’s why our program offers comprehensive support for your entire household. Parents receive continuous access to professional guidance, weekly staff check-ins, and 24/7 on-call assistance. We offer individualized support from licensed therapists, and a collaborative, team-driven model that treats families like partners. Families also receive monthly tax-free reimbursement, respite support, and specialized training that prepares them to understand trauma, manage behaviors, and provide nurturing, consistent care.
Additionally, each child is clinically matched to families whose strengths, skills, and dynamics are the best fit for their therapeutic needs. Children benefit from therapy and wrap-around services designed to meet their individual needs. With New Mexico Solutions, you have a full team standing beside you every step of the way.
Get Started Today!
Ready to begin or want more information? We’re here to help. To make a referral or learn more about becoming a TFC parent, complete the form below.