What is Emergency Placement Care (EPC)?

The Emergency Placement Care Program is a voluntary program or Command Directed service providing 24 hour a day care, for at-risk children in an EPC Certified home, when it has been determined that the child/children cannot be safely cared for by their natural parents or legal guardians.

Emergency Placement Care is comparable to the civilian foster care program in Continental United States (CONUS).

Who Needs Emergency Placement Care?

Children needing emergency placement care range from infants to teenagers. They have the same basic needs as all children; however, they may also need extra attention and care. The Emergency Placement Care Program is designed to provide children with a temporary nurturing home, providing stability and security when Family circumstance warrants a short term change of environment.

Recruiting for Emergency Placement Care (EPC) Providers

The Emergency Placement Care (EPC) Program is looking for family oriented people to become a part of a professional team that is working to keep children and families together.

"Make a difference in the lives of children"

For more information call 469-7921or 0951-300-7921 or stop by Family Advocacy, Warner Barracks Bldg.7487 and speak with the Family Advocacy Program Manager