Program areas at FCNI
Family Support Services: Recruited 3 resource families, maintained, and supervised 14 resource families. FCNI supported 31 child and youth placements in Resource Family homes with a 100% success rate. Case management, counseling and 24-hour crisis support were provided. Completed 3 adoptions. Provided Wraparound Services to 43 clients and 7 siblings with a success rate of 86% (diverted from higher level of placement).
Housing Support Services: Provided transitional housing and life skills training to 82 youth and young adults exiting the foster care system. These programs are specifically designed to transition youth and young adults aged 16-24 to self-sufficiency and independent living through supportive housing and independent life skill development. Additionally, provided housing support services to 551 homeless youth, families and elderly, which prevented eviction for 38 households; and secured housing for 220 households.
Behavioral Health Services: Provided rehabilitation, crisis, and case management counseling services to 322 children/youth. Of these, 313 were successfully diverted from higher level of care and/or met their program goals, for an overall success rate of 97%.
Educational Support Services: Provided financial assistance to 69 former foster youth enrolled in higher education. Also Provided independent living educational services to 277 ILP participants who engaged in a variety of life skill training including educational planning, job skills and career placement, money management, independent living and health and well-being training.