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Recruits and trains resource family applicants; conducts family evaluations;, approves resource family homes for children ages birth to 18. The resource family approval process includes approximately 20 hours of pre-approval training. Ongoing training and support to resource families and children in placement. Provides adoption services for children birth-18 and special needs children.

Recruits and provides foster family certification to enable families to be eligible to provide a crisis home for youth needing a safe environment for youths, ages 0 to 17, who are experiencing crisis while NCFC counselors work with the youth and family to reunite them, or develop mutually agreed upon alternatives. Also provides Long-term Foster care for children referred by Social Services in Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano counties. To be eligible, family must possess the ability to relate effectively to and adequately supervise youth, have space to temporarily house one or more young people, possess the ability to be certified by the NCFC as a Foster Family, and pass child abuse and criminal background checks.

Assists non-minor dependents make a successful transition to independence with a focus on work, educational development, housing arraignments, health awareness, independent living skills, and the development of permanent connections with family and services in the community.

Provides team-based mental health and care coordination for children, including those in foster care or reunification, supporting the child's significant needs. Available to children up to six years old with Contra Costa County Medi-Cal.

Recruits and provides foster family certification to enable families to be eligible to provide a crisis home for youth needing a safe environment for youths, ages 0 to 17, who are experiencing crisis while NCFC counselors work with the youth and family to reunite them, or develop mutually agreed upon alternatives. Also provides Long-term Foster care for children referred by Social Services in Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano counties. To be eligible, family must possess the ability to relate effectively to and adequately supervise youth, have space to temporarily house one or more young people, possess the ability to be certified by the NCFC as a Foster Family, and pass child abuse and criminal background checks.

Provides Katie A. program that offers mental health services for children who have more intensive needs; services provided in their home, community or a family-type setting. Child is supported in their reunification process, as well as meeting needs for safety, permanence and well-being.

Provides resources and support for relatives in a group setting. Offers educational forums which are held in collaboration with local community colleges.

Recruits and provides foster family certification to enable families to be eligible to provide a crisis home for youth needing a safe environment for youths, ages 0 to 17, who are experiencing crisis while NCFC counselors work with the youth and family to reunite them, or develop mutually agreed upon alternatives. Also provides Long-term Foster care for children referred by Social Services in Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano counties. To be eligible, family must possess the ability to relate effectively to and adequately supervise youth, have space to temporarily house one or more young people, possess the ability to be certified by the NCFC as a Foster Family, and pass child abuse and criminal background checks.