CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services

Interface/runaway- the philosophical intent of the children in need of services/families in need of Services cins/fins continuum of Services is to divert children from the juvenile justice and child welfare systems and to maximize the strengths of youth and Family systems. It is accomplished through the following goals 1 reducing juvenile crime through the targeting of resources to distressed neighborhoods and communities 2 Family preservation Services directed toward maintaining the child in his or her own home by strengthening the Family 3 Family reunification Services to return the child to his or her own home after out-of-home placement by strengthening the Family to prevent or reduce additional out-of-home placements and 4 youth development Services to provide opportunities and support for young people to be healthy and successful in their communities.

Independent living - the independent living program provides an array of Services to youth currently in foster care and those who have aged out of foster care including identified skill training, socialization and educational support. All youth receive a staffing two times per year to support their educational and career plans and advise them of the benefits available to youth that age out of care.

Prevention - the intent of these Services is to primarily target school aged youth with evidenced based programs that improve resiliency factors and decrease risk factors for the use of alcohol and other drugs. Other significant Services target adults such as parents, counselors, clergy, and teachers through educational and training workshops. The prevention program works with community leaders, school and agency professionals, civic, business leaders and community coalitions to impact a variety of issues associated with living a safe and drug free life style.