Enhanced Caregivers make 6-12 month commitments to providing safe, loving homes for high-needs youth in houses provided by Seneca Family of Agencies. These placements range from 30 days to 6 months and focus on providing therapeutic services in a family home setting.

Seneca welcomes individuals who are:

• At least 25 years old.
• Of any marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity
• Willing to move into a furnished home provided by Seneca
• Able to pass a health and criminal background screening

Seneca's Enhanced Caregivers receive free furnished housing provided by Seneca, as well as a generous monthly stipend. 

The approval process typically takes 2-3 months but can be flexible depending on the situation of the applicant(s), the needs of the program, and availability of an Enhanced home.

The typical age range is from 11-17. Youth can identify in many different ways as related to ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality, socioeconomic background, or culture. Seneca is committed to providing a safe, accepting, and supportive environment for all individuals. It is the expectation that all Resource Families with Seneca are open to and affirming of all youth identities.

Visits from friends and family are encouraged with consideration around the specific needs and experiences for the youth in care. Caregivers are welcome to maintain their relationships with people important to them. Any regular visitors will need to be fully background checked and we would encourage them to attend some of our trainings.

Pets are considered for approval on a case-by-case basis. Each pet will need to have up to date vaccination records and will need to be evaluated by a professional pet trainer to assess for any behavioral concerns. Each Enhanced program may have a specific pet policy depending on facility considerations.

Enhanced Caregivers do not need to be married or in any sort of partnership. Seneca welcomes individuals who are single and/or divorced, in addition to married couples and domestic partners.