Certified foster care
Become the steady adult a teen can count on
Learn what foster parenting involves, how matching works, and what support your family receives before and after placement.
See how fostering worksGo Make a Difference
Give a teen more than a home. Give them a place to belong.
4 The Youth helps caring adults become supported foster parents for teens and helps youth and families access compassionate outpatient therapy.
Two paths. One purpose.
Stronger support for youth and families
Whether you are considering opening your home or looking for therapeutic care, we make the next step clearer and more personal.
Outpatient therapy
Care that meets people where they are
Explore supportive therapy for adults, youth, and families navigating difficult experiences, transitions, and relationships.
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Testimonials
Learn about foster parenting“When you can connect with the Proctor youth its amazing. I consider them my boys and part of my family. I love being able to be there for them even after they leave my home.”
Kimproctor parent
“It was hard at first when I lived with a 4TY Proctor family. As I did more activities with the family, I started to feel more part of the family until they were my family.”
Sergioprevious proctor youth
“Being a Proctor parent can be tough, but when you make a heart to heart connection with a youth, it makes it all worth it.”
Sueproctor parent
“Living with my 4TY proctor family changed my life. I will be forever grateful. I still consider them my family today.”
Andrewprevious proctor youth
“So many youth do not have a loving family. My family realized we could be that family for them.”
Brandyproctor parent
A first conversation can change a future.