FOSTER CARE SERVICES
For every child,
a place to call home
Toomey provides multiple levels of foster care to meet the unique needs of each child. These levels of care include 4 agency operated boarding homes, traditional foster homes and supervised independent living program.
Foster Care Services
General & Therapeutic Foster CareToomey Residential is a New York State licensed foster care provider. The agency recruits, certifies and supports foster families in Onondaga County. The agency provides both general and therapeutic foster care for children, ages birth to age 21. The Toomey Difference
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Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program
The Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) program is a federally funded multi-cultural program. Youth come from refugee camps around the world or flee dangerous conditions in their home country to seek asylum in the United States.
The youth we serve are typically 14-17 years of age, arrive in the United States without parents and may have no relatives in the U.S. able to provide for them. Goals of the URM Program include supporting youth in exploring and adjusting to life in America while preserving and sharing their own culture with others.
Understanding the complex needs of these youth requires patience, flexibility, and a constant willingness to learn and grow as a caregiver.
In the past, Toomey’s URM Program has hosted youth from Burma, China, India, Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Congo, Kenya, Sudan, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, Afghanistan, Central African Republic and Tanzania.
For more information on how you can help, please contact our national affiliate: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, migratingchildren@usccb.org, (202) 541-3081. You can also get involved on our facebook page.
Agency Boarding Homes Sanctuary ModelThe agency provides foster care for youth ages 12 to 21 in four agency boarding homes in Onondaga County. These homes offer a nurturing yet structured environment for residents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The agency utilizes the Sanctuary Model®, a trauma informed care treatment approach. Treatment planning is individualized with an emphasis on problem-solving and development of independent living skills. |
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Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP)The Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP) in Syracuse is designed to support transition-age youth (17-21) in foster care on their journey towards independence. Residents live in a supervised apartment complex where they receive 24 hour support from our staff. Residents work on personal goals in areas such as education, employment, personal wellness and community involvement. |
Making a difference. Everyday.
Our mission is to help individuals achieve their highest level of capability and increase opportunities for their future success. We are committed to person-centered, family-focused services.
