OUR FAMILY SERVICES & PROGRAMS
98% of families who participate in our programs avoid foster care placement.
We work with families referred through ACS and Family Court to address conflict, prevent removal, and build stability. Our approach combines counseling, home visits, and skill-building, tailored to each family’s situation.
Family Services are available by referral through ACS and Family Court only.
Our Programs
Family Enrichment Program (FEP) A three-month crisis intervention program for families diverted from Brooklyn and Queens Family Court. Youth attend weekly group sessions focused on problem-solving, while families work through issues like truancy, caregiver conflict, and early substance use.
Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) A short-term, family-based intervention for child and adolescent behavior problems. Sessions run 60–90 minutes with youth and family members, typically 12–16 sessions over 3–4 months.
Family Stabilization Program Intensive in-home crisis support for up to 90 days. A worker assesses the situation, connects the family to community resources, and supports them through a collaborative service plan. Ages 11–18.
Fair Futures Mentoring and support for young people in foster care. Coaches help youth set and achieve goals around education, employment, and life skills. 85% of participants complete their goals. Tutoring provided through the Care4 platform.
BRIEF STRATEGIC FAMILY THERAPY (BSFT)
Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) is a family-based intervention designed to prevent and treat child and adolescent behavior problems. BSFT is a short-term, problem-oriented intervention. A typical session lasts 60 to 90 minutes and is held with the youth and one or more other family members. The average length of treatment is 12 to 16 sessions over a 3- to 4-month period.
FAMILY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (FEP)
The Family Enrichment Program (FEP) cases are diverted from Brooklyn & Queens Family Court and involve mediating issues regarding truancy, experimental use of substances, and caregiver / child conflict. While participating in FEP, adolescents attend weekly group sessions that help to enhance their problem-solving abilities and equip them to collaborate effectively with others during this three-month, crisis intervention counseling program.
FAMILY STABILIZATION PROGRAM (FS)
An intensive crisis team will make a visit to the family’s home. After assessing the situation, the worker will help identify community-based supportive services and next steps. Over a period of no longer than 90 days, the worker will support family members as they execute a collaborative service plan. Ages Served: 11-18
MENTORING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM (MAAP)
MAAP provides individualized, strength and advocacy-based wraparound support services for youth aged 12 to 21. This program is for youth involved in, or at-risk of involvement in the juvenile or criminal justice system. At-risk youth include youth who exhibit risk factors that would increase the likelihood that they will engage in delinquent behaviors such as not attending school on a regular basis or history of suspensions, drug/alcohol use or abuse, association with negative peers, and a pattern of family conflict or violence. Each youth is matched with a mentor whose focus is to provide guidance in developing better self-esteem, creating healthy relationships, and making positive life choices. Ages Served: 12-21
Our Family Services Division is unwavering in its mission to assist families in staying together and flourishing. We offer three exceptional programs that provide tailored support to families in need. Our Family Empowerment Program, BSFT (Brief Strategic Family Therapy and General Preventive Program all offer personalized counseling, home visits, and workshops to help families enhance their strengths and achieve their objectives. Our approach is grounded in the belief that every family is unique and has the potential to become self-sufficient with the right tools and knowledge. We are fully committed to helping families attain stability, growth, and prosperity.
