The Teaching Family Model

The Teaching-Family Model is a model of care for troubled youth used internationally in Group Homes, Treatment Foster Care, Schools, Home-Based Treatment, and other youth and dependent adult care programs.

This model of care is based on an "organized approach to providing humane, effective, and individualized services that are satisfactory to clients and consumers. It is also cost effective and replicable." The Teaching Family Model utilizes proven methods to teach and reinforce pro-social skills and allow the individual to maintain or advance in his or her environment.

The Teaching-Family Association (TFA) is an international organization founded in 1975 to promote this model of care. More information can be found on their website.

General Membership

Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families (AASCF)

Foster Family Treatment Association (FFTA)

Child Welfare League of Canada (CWCL)

Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO)

Association of Fundraising Professionals Calgary & Area Chapter (AFP)

Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP)