For Assistance Call: 785-354-8902

Need for the Program:

• Families in crisis who cannot cope often require state intervention.
• 570 Shawnee County children entered state custody in 2005 and it increases each year.
• State intervention costs $22,000 annually per child.

Program Goal: Decrease the number of kids entering state custody by increasing family safety and ability to avoid and/or cope in a crisis.

Services Provided:

• Crisis intervention
• Voluntary family-centered assessment and service planning
• Home visitation and support
• Education classes and support groups
• Referral and service coordination

For Program Information Contact:
Amber Miller, LMSW, Director - Community Intake/Family Services - 785-357-4763 x1803

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