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GOALS
Strengthen and preserve families who are at risk of or already experiencing family problems, with the goal of ensuring the physical, emotional, social, educational, and cultural, development of children at home in a safe and nurturing environment
Park North
605 N. Park Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
Fax: (909) 623-9560
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
CONTACTS
Program Manager: Patti Azevedo...........................................................................(909) 397-4491 x26594 Clinical Director: Bridget Earl .................................................................................(909) 397-4491 x26560 Services
1. Assess families and provide referrals for childcare, health care, housing, mental health, and special education
2. Individual, group, and family therapy as well as support and discussion groups
3. Case management services to ensure that families stay together in a permanent home
4. Link families to support groups in order to build their own support
Subcontractors:
Boy's Republic
Eggleston Youth Center
The David & Margaret Home
Family Service of Pomona Valley
Pomona Valley Youth Employment Services
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
The Family Center, Center for Integrated Family and Health Services (CIFHS)
Consultants:
Dr. Mark Reaves
Jeannie Ray
Lucy Valencia
Cases: Approximately 50 per month in Family Preservation, 20 per month in Alternative Response, and 10 per month from Probation
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who sponsors the Family Preservation program?
A. The Los Angeles County Departments of Children and Family Services, Mental Health, and Probation sponsor the Family Preservation program.
Q. Who are the primary recipients of Family Preservation services?
A. a. Families referred by the Hotlines
b. Families who volunteer in order to reduce the imminent risk of coming under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court for dependency
c. Children who have been removed from the physical custody of their parents, but can be quickly reunified if Family Preservation services are provided
d. Children who are at home with their families under order of the Juvenile Court, and can, with Family Preservation services, be left safely in the care of their families without court intervention
Q. May a parent request participation in the Family Preservation program?
A. Yes, by calling (909) 397-4491. However, to join the Family Preservation program, there must be an allegation of need.
Q. May a school administrator refer a family for participation?
A. School administrator may refer families through the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). Program participation is at the discretion of DCFS.
Q. Who actually provides services?
A. Subcontractors include Boys Republic, Eggleston Youth Center, The David & Margaret Home, Family Service of Pomona Valley, Pomona Valley Youth Employment Services, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), and The Family Center, Center for Integrated Family and Health Services (CIFHS).
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