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Divorcing parents programs and intact family programs are available.
Divorcing parents programs and intact family programs are available.
Services
Family Preservation Programs
Co-Parenting Workshops
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
A relatively intense, short-term, in-home, community-based, intervention program (6-9 months) that works with families who have been identified by DCFS as at risk for foster care placement. Designed to help families identify strengths, set goals and modify behaviors that put their children at risk, with the goal of safely maintaining the children in the home.
A relatively intense, short-term, in-home, community-based, intervention program (6-9 months) that works with families who have been identified by DCFS as at risk for foster care placement. Designed to help families identify strengths, set goals and modify behaviors that put their children at risk, with the goal of safely maintaining the children in the home.
Services
Family Preservation Programs
The goal is to keep troubled families together by offering them intense case management, education in parenting, and links to community resources. A caseworker will help the family to develop a short-term, agreed upon plan to make the changes that will help keep the children safe. Services such as counseling, domestic violence prevention, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, parenting coaching/classes, or housing can be provided.
The goal is to keep troubled families together by offering them intense case management, education in parenting, and links to community resources. A caseworker will help the family to develop a short-term, agreed upon plan to make the changes that will help keep the children safe. Services such as counseling, domestic violence prevention, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, parenting coaching/classes, or housing can be provided.
Services
Family Preservation Programs
A relatively intense, short-term, in-home, community-based, intervention program (6-9 months) that works with families who have been identified by DCFS as at risk for foster care placement. Designed to help families identify strengths, set goals and modify behaviors that put their children at risk, with the goal of safely maintaining the children in the home.
A relatively intense, short-term, in-home, community-based, intervention program (6-9 months) that works with families who have been identified by DCFS as at risk for foster care placement. Designed to help families identify strengths, set goals and modify behaviors that put their children at risk, with the goal of safely maintaining the children in the home.
Services
Family Preservation Programs
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
A relatively intense, short-term, in-home, community-based, intervention program (6-9 months) that works with families who have been identified by DCFS as at risk for foster care placement. Designed to help families identify strengths, set goals and modify behaviors that put their children at risk, with the goal of safely maintaining the children in the home.
A relatively intense, short-term, in-home, community-based, intervention program (6-9 months) that works with families who have been identified by DCFS as at risk for foster care placement. Designed to help families identify strengths, set goals and modify behaviors that put their children at risk, with the goal of safely maintaining the children in the home.
Services
Family Preservation Programs
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
The goal is to keep troubled families together by offering them intense case management, education in parenting, and links to community resources. A caseworker will help the family to develop a short-term, agreed upon plan to make the changes that will help keep the children safe. Services such as counseling, domestic violence prevention, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, parenting coaching/classes, or housing can be provided.
The goal is to keep troubled families together by offering them intense case management, education in parenting, and links to community resources. A caseworker will help the family to develop a short-term, agreed upon plan to make the changes that will help keep the children safe. Services such as counseling, domestic violence prevention, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, parenting coaching/classes, or housing can be provided.
Services
Family Preservation Programs
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
Services
Family Preservation Programs
Works with families and caregivers who are at risk due to a report of abuse or neglect. Provides an all-encompassing range of home-based case management services. These services are designed to resolve these issues so that children and youth can remain safely at home.
An assessment identfies needs and provides services that include but are not limited to:
- Home based case management.
- Counseling.
- Parent education.
- Protective daycare.
- Substance abuse treatment.
- Mental health services.
- Emergency assistance.
- Advocacy.
- Healthcare.
- Assistance with transportation to services.
Works with families and caregivers who are at risk due to a report of abuse or neglect. Provides an all-encompassing range of home-based case management services. These services are designed to resolve these issues so that children and youth can remain safely at home.
An assessment identfies needs and provides services that include but are not limited to:
- Home based case management.
- Counseling.
- Parent education.
- Protective daycare.
- Substance abuse treatment.
- Mental health services.
- Emergency assistance.
- Advocacy.
- Healthcare.
- Assistance with transportation to services.
Services
Family Preservation Programs
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
Offers adoption preservation services. The services include assessment and consultation for the entire family. Provides educational and support groups, as well as 24-hour crisis support.
Offers adoption preservation services. The services include assessment and consultation for the entire family. Provides educational and support groups, as well as 24-hour crisis support.
Services
Family Preservation Programs
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
An intensive, strengths-based, and family-driven process that supports families staying together.
An intensive, strengths-based, and family-driven process that supports families staying together.
Provides trauma-informed in-home and telehealth therapeutic services to families with adopted children. Therapeutic services include:
- Family and individual therapy.
- Group therapy and activities.
- Caregiver psychoeducation/coaching.
- Case management.
- Advocacy.
Provides trauma-informed in-home and telehealth therapeutic services to families with adopted children. Therapeutic services include:
- Family and individual therapy.
- Group therapy and activities.
- Caregiver psychoeducation/coaching.
- Case management.
- Advocacy.
Provides support to parents to follow through on their goals that allow them to preserve and reunite their families. Services provided in English and Spanish, including:
- Home visits
.
- Counseling services.
- Case management.
- Referrals to community resources.
- Practical and emotional support during court proceedings, doctor visits, and other appointments.
- Parenting classes.
- Furniture vouchers.
Provides support to parents to follow through on their goals that allow them to preserve and reunite their families. Services provided in English and Spanish, including:
- Home visits
.
- Counseling services.
- Case management.
- Referrals to community resources.
- Practical and emotional support during court proceedings, doctor visits, and other appointments.
- Parenting classes.
- Furniture vouchers.
Services
Case/Care Management
Information and Referral
Family Preservation Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
Household Goods Vouchers
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
A relatively intense, short-term, in-home, community-based, intervention program (6-9 months) that works with families who have been identified by DCFS as at risk for foster care placement. Designed to help families identify strengths, set goals and modify behaviors that put their children at risk, with the goal of safely maintaining the children in the home.
A relatively intense, short-term, in-home, community-based, intervention program (6-9 months) that works with families who have been identified by DCFS as at risk for foster care placement. Designed to help families identify strengths, set goals and modify behaviors that put their children at risk, with the goal of safely maintaining the children in the home.
Services
Family Preservation Programs
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.
DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is:
- lack of food.
- lack of shelter.
- lack of clothing.
- or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home.
If eligible, families may receive the following services:
- Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants.
- Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing.
- Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.