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 58 youth and young adults exiting the foster care system with 56 successfully avoiding a higher level of care. 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 357 homeless families, with 126 of those families securing housing.
Behavioral Health Services: Provided rehabilitation, crisis and case management counseling services to 309 children/youth. Of these, 297 were successfully diverted from higher level of care and/or met their program goals, for an overall success rate of 96%.
Educational Support Services: Provided financial assistance to 100 former foster youth enrolled in higher education. Also Provided independent living educational services to 262 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.