services

Prevention of Unnecessary Placement (PUP)

The PUP program works to reduce risk factors that contribute to child maltreatment. The PUP program offers an array of support and intervention services via assessments and counseling. PUP services are available to families with an open Investigation, Family Support, Family Preservation, Permanency or Adoption Child Welfare case.

  • Substance Abuse assessments

  • Parental Fitness Assessments

  • Domestic Violence Assessments

  • Trauma Assessments

  • Bonding and Attachment Assessments

  • Counseling (Individual and Family)

  • Court Appearance

Homestead

The Homestead program helps to stabilize families in need of intensive, crisis-oriented therapeutic intervention in an effort to ensure a safe and healthy family environment. These services are available to families with an open Family Preservation, Permanency, or Adoption Child Welfare case.

  • Kinship Assessments

  • Counseling (Individual and Family)

  • Parenting Classes

  • Transportation

  • Behavior Aide

  • Court Appearance

Early Intervention

The Early Intervention Program provides preventive support services to families that have some indicators of problematic family functioning which are not significant enough for Child Protective Services intervention or for families with a low assessed future risk of maltreatment. Early Intervention is a short-term program that engages para-professional staff to provide parenting education and support to families through group classes and in-home visitation.

  • Parenting

  • Lower Level Counseling

WRAP Services

Wrap-Around (WA) services provide much-needed support to families in crisis and to vulnerable children who are in unsafe environments or circumstances. WA services are intended to promote safe and stable families as well as facilitate early reunification and/or permanency for children in care.

  1. Transportation/Escorting services are a WRAP service provided for DFCS clients who require assistance in transportation to and from appointments (e.g., doctor, dentist, counseling, etc.)

  2. Another WRAP service that is offered is Hoteling. Hoteling services are provided for the youth in DFCS services while long term placement is being determined.

  • Counseling (Family and Individual)

  • Parenting

  • Behavioral Aide

  • Transportation

  • Hoteling

  • Court Appearance

Drug Screen (Only for Selected Counties)

Perform Oral, Hair, Sweat and Urine Specimens for DFCS clients (Selected counties)