Functional Family Therapy Brochure

Functional Family Therapy

Functional Family Therapy: Evidence-based help for youth and their families who are struggling with behavioral problems and family conflict.

Confidentiality

Functional Family Therapy

What is Functional Family Therapy? ∞ An evidence-based treatment model* for youth, between the ages of 11 and 18, and their families who are struggling with behavioral problems and family conflict. ∞ A short-term counseling program, usually 10 – 15 one hour sessions. (Up to 30 hours of direct services for more involved cases.) ∞ A structured intervention consisting of three distinct phases:

Phase 1: Engagement and Motivation: Developing relationships with the family.

Phase 2: Targeted Behavior Change: Helping the family develop skills to manage conflict and solve problems.

Phase 3: Generalization (Relapse Prevention): Increasing the family’s ability to use new skills and connect with community resources as needed. ∞ A cost-effective model that has been demonstrated to prevent recidivism.

Children & Families First respects the dignity and rights of all clients. All services are strictly confidential. We will not share information without the client’s consent, unless ordered by courts or in cases where failure to do so would result in harm to you or others. Our primary concern is your wellbeing.

FFT at Children & Families First: 1. A community-based service to help: Families with significant parentchild conflict, including youth in long-term foster care; Youth with school-related problems who are at risk for disciplinary problems, truancy, and drop-out; Youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

2. Combines a multi-disciplinary approach including family therapy and supportive case management. This innovative approach can: Help families meet basic needs.

Offer ongoing coaching and support so that families can integrate new skills into all areas of their lives and success fully maintain changes over time.

3. Services are provided statewide and primarily in the family’s home.

4. FREE for participants.

*FFT has been designated as a “Blueprint Program,” “Exemplary I Model Program,” “Effective Program,” “Best Practice,” by such sources as the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, The Center for Disease Control, and the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Youth Violence (2001)

OURMISSION Children & Families First helps children facing adversity on their journey to adulthood. We use proven methods to help families raise their children so they can flourish.

OURVISION Communities where children are nurtured and safe; individuals are valued; and families are strong and self-sufficient.

For more information, call: (888) 598-8567 Fax referrals to: (855) 295-5274

Children & Families First Office Locations New Castle County: 809 Washington Street Wilmington, DE 19801

Referrals are accepted from families themselves, as well as schools, community service providers, the courts, and state agencies.

Kent County:

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Children & Families First provides culturally competent services to persons who are deaf/hard of hearing and/or non-English speaking free of charge. Interpretation and other aids are available upon request.

WWW.CFFDE.ORG Children & Families First strengthens Delaware families by delivering an innovative and effective continuum of community-based social services.

In existence for more than 130 years, CFF builds the foundation for strong communities with child-centered and family-focused programs.

Children & Families First does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed or religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, handicap, political affiliation, or any other discriminatory basis or criteria.

Sussex County:

91 Wolf Creek Blvd. 410 S. Bedford Street Dover, DE 19901 Georgetown, DE 19947

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Licensed by the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families ; Accredited by the Council on Accreditation Member of the United Way of Delaware; Partner Agency of the United Way of Delaware; Member of the Alliance for Children and Families; Member of the Children’s Home Society of America