Family Centered Services Inc

TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, RESPECTFUL, AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES WHICH STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES, YOUTH, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

HEALTHY FAMILIES - HEALTHY FAMILIES IS A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT OPTIMIZE CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND ENCOURAGE RESILIENT, HEALTHY FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO SERVICE FAMILIES THROUGH SYSTEMATICALLY IDENTIFYING OVERBURDENED PARENTS AND SUPPORTING THEM WITH INTENSIVE HOME VISITATION. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE FAMILY FUNCTIONING, PROMOTE POSITIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND PROMOTE POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THROUGH BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS BASED ON FAMILY STRENGTHS.

FAMILY RESTORATION - ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE SERVICES THAT BUILD, RESTORE, AND MAINTAIN FAMILIES. THROUGH COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT, FAMILIES LEARN TO SOLVE THEIR PROBLEMS AND THUS REDUCE THEIR CHANCES OF HAVING A CHILD PLACED OUT OF THEIR HOMES. WITH HOME-BASED CASEWORK, PRACTITIONERS SPEND A MINIMUM OF ONE HOUR WEEKLY IN THE HOME OF EACH FAMILY. THE PROGRAM IS AIMED AT REMEDYING ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE NETWORK FOR SAFE FAMILIES COMPONENT OF THIS PROGRAM OFFERS PARENTS HELP WITH SITUATIONS THAT ARE INTERFERING WITH THEIR ABILITY TO MANAGE THEIR FAMILIES.

COMMUNITY ACTION RESPONSE AND ENGAGEMENT - THE MISSION OF CARE IS TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER WHO ARE AT RISK OF ENTERING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND/OR ADDICTIONS SERVICES.

FAMILIES IN TRANSITION - ITS MISSION IS TO HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING TOGETHER TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON THEIR CHILDREN. THIS IS A COURT-MANDATED PROGRAM FOR BOTH ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES. ITS PURPOSE IS TO FOCUS ON WAYS PARENTS CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF THE DIVORCE ON THEIR CHILDREN, HOW TO EFFECTIVELY REASSURE THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY ADJUST TO THE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES, AS WELL AS UNDERSTAND THEIR OWN FEELINGS OF LOSS AND GRIEF. MENTOR MOMS - THE MISSION OF THE MENTOR MOMS PROGRAM IS TO OFFER SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND FRIENDSHIP TO YOUNG MOTHERS. IT STRIVES TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS BY MATCHING MOMS WITH MENTORS WHO ARE TRAINED, SUPERVISED, AND SUPPORTED. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES IN A VERY PERSONAL AND SUPPORTIVE WAY THE CRUCIAL NEED FOR AT-RISK MOMS TO HAVE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN RAISING A CHILD. IT AIMS TO HELP YOUNG MOTHERS EXPLORE NEW OPTIONS, PROBLEM-SOLVE, AND MAKE LIFE-AFFIRMING GOALS AND CHOICES FOR HER AND HER CHILD. TEEN COURT - THE WELLS COUNTY TEEN COURT PROGRAM IS A DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT HOLDS JUVENILES ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS WHILE REDUCING THE CASELOAD OF LOCAL COURTS AND PROBATION OFFICERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND "HANDS-ON" PARTICIPATION FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERS AND PROMOTES RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF THE LAW. THE PROGRAM INCREASES APPRECIATION FOR THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN BOTH OFFENDERS AND VOLUNTEERS. THERE ARE TWO ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS OF THIS PROGRAM. S.I.G.N.A.L.S. IS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT HELPS TEENS LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING RESPONSIBLE, MATURE, AND INFORMED DECISIONS. D.E.T.O.U.R.S. IS A CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON EMOTIONAL SELF-CONTROL, BULLYING, COMMON COURTESY AND DANGEROUS DECISIONS.YOUTH AS RESOURCES - THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO INSPIRE AND INSTILL EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, WRITTEN AND APPROVED BY YOUTH, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. YOUTH AS RESOURCES PROMOTES LEARNING LIFE-LONG SKILLS AND ENGAGES YOUTH TO BRING POSITIVE CHANGES TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS.THE CLOSET - THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FREE CLOTHING AND NECESSITIES FOR INFANTS AND PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. THE CLOSET IS A NON-INTIMIDATING ENVIRONMENT THAT RESPECTS THE DIGNITY OF THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO NEED ASSISTANCE. SYSTEMS OF CARE - THE MISSION OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO BUILD MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS AMONG COMMUNITY-BASED SYSTEMS TO BETTER SERVE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN WELLS COUNTY. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES POSITIVE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH FOR EVERY CHILD, YOUTH, YOUNG AUDIT AND THEIR FAMILIES.PARENT CAFE - THE MISSION OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE GROUP MEETINGS THAT PROVIDE MEANINGFUL, REFLECTIVE CONVERSATIONS THAT PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION TO HELP KEEP FAMILIES STRONG, TO PROMOTE WELL-BEING, HEALING, AND PEACE, AND TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.