Program areas at NAFI CT
Nafi ct's group homes and residential programs offer caring, home-like, live-in environments for adolescents and young adults to practice new possibilities with the support of 24-hour staff. Nafi ct also provides safe, nurturing foster homes to youth in need of temporary or long-term foster care. Our group homes, residential programs, and foster homes help youth overcome challenges while learning the necessary skills that will enable them to return home or to their designated permanency option, strengthen family and adult relationships, and become better connected to their community.
Nafi ct's family strengthening & in-home services work with families that are involved with systems such as mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice with a focus on keeping children and youth in their homes and supporting families during challenging times. These programs support caregiver competence and confidence, restore healthy communication, and decrease stressors and conflict that create crisis. Services are flexible and attentive to the needs of families, and can occur in the home, at school, or in the community.
Nafi ct's behavioral health and wellness programs offer compassionate and comprehensive treatment and counseling for a variety of emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. Our multidisciplinary team of experienced therapists, psychiatrists, care coordinators, and counselors work with each person to develop individualized treatment goals that promote health, recovery, and resilience.
Nafi ct serves children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in various settings from group homes to in-home support services. Our programs create an atmosphere where opportunities exist for individuals to make choices, develop skills, increase their independence and confidence, and build community support.nafi ct's youth development programs are designed to empower young people through personal growth, academic achievement, and career readiness. We create youth-driven programs that tap into the inherent strengths and abilities of each young person and empower them to unlock their full potential.