LAYC Esperanza Foster Care
The Esperanza program provides wrap-around services to refugee children from ages 5-17. The wrap-around services include short-term housing in licensed foster homes, educational classes, vocational services, nutrition, recreation, physical education, leisure time, case management, reunification, counseling, screening for trafficking and prevention, medical and dental services, and legal referrals.
Our Services
Safe and Loving Home
Providing safe and supportive living environments for youth in need of shelter and care.
Educational Assessments and Services
Offering assessments and educational support to help youth excel academically and achieve their goals.
Legal Services
Providing legal assistance and advocacy for youth navigating the legal system.
Counseling Services
Offering professional counseling and mental health support to address emotional and psychological needs.
Vocational Training
Offering vocational training programs to equip youth with valuable skills and prepare them for employment opportunities.
Medical & Dental Services
Offering referrals for comprehensive medical and dental care to promote the health and well-being of youth.
Acculturation and Adaptation Services
Providing support and resources to help youth adapt to new cultures and communities.
Foster Parent Services
Recruit, train, and retain community members to provide short term safe, loving homes to children.
Recreational Services
Facilitate exercises and excursions for physical education and leisure time.
Case Management Services
Provide family reunification services to connect children with sponsors.
Screening for Trafficking and Prevention Services
Conducting screenings and providing prevention services to protect youth from exploitation and trafficking.
Wrap-around Services
Offering comprehensive wrap-around services to address the diverse needs of youth and promote holistic well-being.
Resources
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- 21 years of age
-Own or rent in D.C. or Maryland
-Single, married, or divorced
-With or without children
-Female, make, or nonbinary
-English or Spanish-speaking
-U.S. citizens, legal residents, or undocumented persons
- LGBTQ+ individuals and families
-All religions, denominations, and non-exclusive beliefs are welcome
-Have adequate space for a child
-Financial stability
- Physical and mental health capacity
LAYC’s foster care team is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and our team is trained in clinical intervention to provide children and foster parents with support as needed. Our team ensures that children are placed in safe and nurturing homes and that foster families are prepared for the responsibility of being a caretaker for a child in foster care through:
A certification process that licenses families to meet the DC Child and Family Services Agency and Maryland Human Services requirements.
Training and support to provide a temporary safe haven to the child or youth during a critical time in their lives.
LOCATION
Serving Washington, DC and Maryland
CONTACT
Family Resource Specialist
fosterdc@layc-dc.org
(202) 607-7622
