Foster Care Program Director

Job Title: Therapeutic Foster Care Program Director

Status: Full Time

Supervisor: Kat Maupin

Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky

Organizational Overview

All God’s Children, Inc. (AGC) is a nationally accredited, private, 501(c)3 corporation that has been nurturing the spirit and building the character of parents and their children since 1999. The purpose of AGC is to provide comprehensive care, treatment and education to families in need, because we believe that…

1. Families possess the most powerful influence in the world.

2. The future is most influenced by the wellbeing of the family.

3. Wellbeing grows when families are supplied with clarity and courage.

In light of these guiding principles, we believe it’s our duty to supply the world’s greatest influence with clarity and courage.

Position Overview

The Director of Therapeutic Foster Care provides visionary leadership, clinical and operational oversight, and external representation for the agency’s foster care program. This role ensures full compliance with Kentucky Administrative Regulations and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Private Child-Placing (PCP) agreement, while advancing the agency’s mission to provide safe, healing, and Christ-centered (or insert your value language) homes for children and youth.

The Director is both a strategic leader and relational shepherd—responsible for growing the program through community engagement and recruitment, while cultivating a culture where foster parents feel deeply supported, valued, and equipped.

Leadership & Program Oversight

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the therapeutic foster care program, including supervision of staff, program development, and service delivery.
• Ensure all program operations comply with Kentucky regulations (e.g., 922 KAR) and CHFS contractual requirements.
• Maintain readiness for audits, reviews, and licensing requirements.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices that reflect both regulatory standards and agency values.
• Oversee quality assurance, outcomes tracking, and continuous improvement efforts.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop program staff, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and compassion.
• Model strong, ethical leadership and trauma-informed practice.
• Ensure staff are trained, supported, and aligned with agency mission and expectations.
• Promote a healthy team culture that reflects the organization’s core values.

Foster Parent Recruitment & Retention

• Lead strategic efforts to recruit, train, and retain high-quality foster families.
• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies to expand the foster parent network.
• Build relationships with churches, community organizations, and local partners to generate referrals.
• Serve as a primary spokesperson for the program at community events, faith-based gatherings, and public forums.

External Engagement & Advocacy

• Represent the agency in the community through public speaking, networking, and partnership development.
• Cultivate relationships with CHFS, community stakeholders, and referral sources.
• Advocate for the needs of children, foster families, and the foster care system.

Foster Parent Support & Wellbeing

• Champion a culture where foster parents are known, supported, and cared for—not just utilized.
• Ensure systems are in place for responsive communication, crisis support, and ongoing encouragement.
• Promote foster parent retention through meaningful engagement, recognition, and support services.
• Regularly assess foster parent satisfaction and implement improvements.

Clinical & Ethical Oversight

• Ensure services are trauma-informed, ethical, and aligned with best practices in child welfare.
• Support case planning and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, confidentiality, and professional standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field (Master’s preferred, depending on KY requirements).
• Meets all qualifications required by Kentucky regulations and CHFS Private Child-Placing agreement for program director.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in child welfare, foster care, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and program management.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and child welfare systems.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience in therapeutic foster care or private child-placing agencies.
• Experience in recruitment, marketing, or community engagement.
• Public speaking experience, particularly in faith-based or community settings.

Agency Values

Based on the powerful and transcendent Core Values of AGC, CLARITY & COURAGE, the following nine (9) items represent how AGC staff strives to bring their personal best to the workplace every day, while relating well to one another in the process. While it certainly points to behavioral expectations, the AGC Team confesses that, unfortunately, this is not always who we are. However, the human pursuit of this ideal is non-negotiable for all staff and best represents the personal journey required for any job at AGC.

1. BE HONEST - Clarity of the self; Courage to accept it (Matthew 5.3)

2. BE DIRECT - Clarity of misstep; Courage to confess it (Matthew 5.4)

3. BE MEEK - Clarity of spirit; Courage to structure it (Matthew 5.5)

4. BE HUNGRY - Clarity of vision; Courage to chase it (Matthew 5.6)

5. BE MERCIFUL - Clarity of resources; Courage to direct them (Matthew 5.7)

6. BE PURE - Clarity of intention; Courage to sacrifice it (Matthew 5.8)

7. BE PEACEFUL - Clarity of effect; Courage to change it (Matthew 5.9)

8. BE CONSISTENT - Clarity of hardship; Courage to push through it (Matthew 5.10-11)

9. BE FAITHFUL - Clarity of position; Courage to celebrate it (Matthew 5.11)

We are seeking a leader who believes that foster care is more than a system—it is a calling. Someone who can hold both excellence and empathy, growth and care, structure and heart.