Areas of Practice
IFS has grown and evolved with various programs, yet has maintained its central focus on the needs of clients and families. We successfully operated the Family Program in partnership with TANF, whose objective was specifically to reduce the number of families depending on TANF in partnerchip with Self Sufficiency at ODHS. Other Child Welfare programs have included ISRS In Home Safety and Reunification Services, In-home Intensive Therapy, a Stability and Employment Pilot, a Teen Pregnancy Prevention program that was over 98% successful, and a group-focused Sexual Abuse Treatment programs. There have been additional programs over the years, both with Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency Program.
Our services are driven by the needs of individual client families. We involve community resources and frequently accompany clients to school meetings, mental and physical health appointments, and other appointments related to their personal welfare. The time-intense, creative and flexible program structure allows us to help individuals and families become safe, stable, and self-sufficient. In doing so, we also help the local communities; as stable families and stable communities go hand in hand.
Tu Familia (ODHS Self Sufficiency)
“Tu Familia” is a three to twelve month bilingual and bicultural program that allows our staff to provide services that empower and support Hispanic/Latinae families in becoming self-sufficient and become part of the larger community. Services may include coordinating with agencies, transportation, educational opportunities, organizational skills, and networking with community services. Our staff will work alongside their TANF Family Coach and other services in promoting the stabilization and self reliance of our families.
TU FAMILIA (ODHS CHILD WELFARE)
Tu Familia is a three to twelve month bilingual and bicultural program that allows our staff to provide services that empower and support Hispanic/Latinae families in becoming self-sufficient and become part of the larger community. Services may include coordinating with agencies, transportation, educational opportunities, organizational skills, and networking with community services. Our staff will work alongside Child Welfare and other services in promoting the stabilization and reunification of our targeted families.
Family Preservation & Reunification Services (FPRS)
FPRS is up to an 8 week program that provides up to 10 hours of personalized weekly family support by a FP&RS Specialist to strengthen the family, assure the safety and wellbeing of all participants, and to overcome the identified barriers to achieving self-sufficiency. In-home and community services may include, but are not limited to, parenting skills, transportation assistance, and home stabilization.
ISRS LATINX ( In home Safety and Reunification SERVICES )
ISRS Latinx bi-lingual and bi-cultural staff strives to assess, develop, and implement planned steps to overcome their identified barriers. This will promote, empower, and sustain family well-being to enhance overall protective capacity. ISRS’s goal is to create a supportive family related environment focused on reducing or eliminating sources of stress such as discrimination, health issues, lack of resources or immigration misinformation, supporting their safety plan. This program is up to twelve weeks with the possibility of extension.
Alcohol & Drug outreach Expansion Program (A&D OES)
A&D OES is an 8 week service in which an Alcohol & Drugs Outreach Expansion Specialist encourages change by supporting the goal of ending alcohol and drug use. Specialists carry out individualized case managed plans linking families to existing resources and agencies connected to A&D Treatment and Recovery. To promote sober and safe living environments, we provide additional services such as transportation, locating safe housing, supporting and accompanying clients at various meetings.
ART, general outreach, Family Treatment Court
Alcohol & Drug Outreach Specialist coordinate with Child Welfare to introduce and provide support to individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD). To move forward in their sobriety and recovery through Family Treatment Court. This program is in collaboration with Child Welfare and the judicial court system and lasts the duration of Child Welfare Services.