COMMUNITY CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC, INC.

317 North main street, Manchester, ct 06042

TEL:  (860) 643-2101

 

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IFP

INTENSIVE FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM &

FAMILY REUNIFICATION PROGRAM

The Intensive Family Preservation Program and the Family Reunification Program are two of the many programs within the Community Child Guidance Clinic that provide home-based therapeutic services to families.  All referrals to the programs come through the Department of Children and Families.

The primary goal of the Intensive Family Preservation Program is to maintain children and adolescents in their homes and communities, thereby preventing out-of-home placements.  Criteria for referral include that the child be in imminent risk of out-of-home placement.  The services are provided for up to 12 weeks.

The primary goal of the Family Reunification Program is to reconnect children and adolescents who are in out-of-home care, (either residential or foster care), with their families.  Service begins approximately 4 to 6 weeks prior to discharge and continues for up to 16 weeks.

Examples of Services Provided:

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Assist the child with the transition of returning home

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Assist the child with issues of loss and reengagement with the family

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Assist the family in preparing for the return of the child

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Assess family strengths and possible barriers to reunification

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Work with the family to identify issues which may lead to out-of-home placement

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Goal focused family therapy in the home

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Parent education and support

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Collaborative consultation with schools, other professionals and community agencies

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Connection of the child and family to appropriate community resources

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Develop a safety plan for anticipated crises

 

Professional Staff

The Family Preservation and Family Reunification workers are Masters-level Clinicians with training and experience in providing home-based services.

 

For more information, contact:

Home-Based Services Coordinator

Robin Entress, LCSW at

(860) 643-2101,

e-mail:  re@ccgcinc.org

or

The Department of Children and Families

(860) 533-3600