Safe Space's Family Support Services seek to prevent unnecessary foster care placement by building on each family's strengths and addressing challenges such as poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health concerns. These "preventive" programs aim to strengthen families and help them develop skills that lead to self-sufficiency and personal growth. Cross referrals to the comprehensive range of integrated community and mental health, school-based and youth services available at Safe Space and and additional linkages to community partners are specifically designed to help keep families together.
This program is supported by the largest Administration of Children Services (ACS) contract in Queens. Trained counselors work with the entire family to prevent the removal of children into foster care, dealing with issues ranging from basic survival needs (housing, immigration and healthcare) to developing better parenting, coping and conflict resolution skills.
Our Family Treatment Rehabilitation (FTR) preventive services feature a certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor to provide individual and group counseling and case management to both individuals and families dealing with these difficult issues.
More intensive preventive services (often referred to as the Family Rehabilitation Program or FRP) includes home visits and is available to address high-risk family situations, including domestic and child violence issues.
Please call for more information or to schedule an appointment.
JAMAICA 718.526.2400
RICHMOND HILL 718.847.1500
FAR ROCKAWAY 718.471.6818
