Program areas at Centers for Children and Families
Post adoption services - with the goal of keeping adoptive Families intact, our post adoption program focuses on building a strong foundation for Families who have adopted Children out of the state's foster care system. Available services include case management, home visits, respite care, therapeutic summer camps, residential treatment, parent education and training, support groups, 24-hr crisis care and counseling. The vast majority of Families receiving post adoption services report high levels of satisfaction and express gratitude for the support.
Kids first - the purpose of this program is to facilitate parent-child relationships while shielding Children from the conflict associated with divorce, separation, and other custody disputes. Supervised visitation allows for safe contact between child(renChildrenen) and their non-custodial parent in a neutral, child-friendly environment. Supervised exchange provides a nonthreatening setting for parents to exchange possession of their child(renChildrenen) without having contact with one another. Of clients enrolled in kids first, an average of 90% demonstrated an improved level of interaction and use of positive parenting skills.
Clinical counseling - this program provides professional counseling for individuals, couples, Families and Children ages three and up. From crisis intervention to problems of a chronic nature, Centers is an affordable resource for those facing the challenges of life. Counseling sessions not filed through insurance, medicaid or billing to other contracts are offered on a sliding fee scale or for free, based on eligibility for grant-funded programs. Counseling is offered free of charge for active military, veterans, and their Families. Of clients receiving counseling, more than 85% demonstrated improved life skills, confidence, and decision-making.