Our Mission
“To Provide Quality Care That Makes A Positive Difference In The Lives Of Needy Children”
Agency Profile
Nepenthean is a resourceful, experienced team of social service professionals that are committed to the most positive outcome possible for each child in care. Nepenthean social workers have field experience and hold a graduate degree in the social sciences.

Nepenthean Homes creates a care network for the foster family and child that result in impressive percentages of successful, long term placements, adoptions and reunifications. Four office locations; Fair Oaks, Auburn, Oakland and Modesto in an 18 County area provide an effective support/training system to the foster parents certified to provide care. Over twenty hours per year of formal foster parent training helps Nepenthean foster parents develop into some of the finest, while quarterly staff training seminars and in-service educational programs ensure that Nepenthean’ personnel remain progressive and knowledgeable in their important work.

With a “Hands-On” approach to providing services to clients and children, Nepenthean social workers collaborate with county social workers, probation officers, teachers, school counselors, doctors, community groups, therapists, relatives, friends and all those responsible for shaping the foster child’s future. Whether it’s driving to a family visit, medical appointment, soccer game, or escorting a youngster to a review hearing, Nepenthean responds personally to each child’s needs.