We Are

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
TOGETHER

A Radically Different Approach to Child Welfare and Family Support

OUR GOALS

Prevent the need for families to enter Child Welfare.

Provide a much different experience for those involved.

OUR WORK

MISSION STATEMENT

"Investing in the safety and well-being of children and families through
building community, providing support, and promoting advocacy."

OBJECTIVES OF A CBC SYSTEM

The objectives of a CBC (Community-Based Care) system include but are not limited to the following:

Discharge Planning
at Entry

ensures that children and families entering the child welfare system are promptly assessed and provided with a comprehensive plan for safe and timely reunification or alternative permanent placement options.

Involving
Juvenile Justice

involvement in community-based care will provide families with faster adjudication and prevent trauma as much as possible and provide children with a safe environment.

Behavioral Health Resources & Services

ensures children and families have timely access to comprehensive behavioral health interventions, including mental health and substance abuse services, as well as preventative supports to address underlying issues and mitigate potential harm.

Normalize
Community Placements

prioritizes placing children in stable and supportive family environments within their communities, such as with kinship caregivers or foster families, to minimize disruptions and promote their overall well-being

Less Reliance on Residential Placement

reduces the use of expensive & disruptive institutional care, such as group homes or residential treatment centers, and instead focuses on providing appropriate therapeutic interventions and support services in community-based settings.

Flexible Case Management

is to provide individualized and flexible casework services that adapt to the specific needs and circumstances of families, enabling them to access the necessary resources and supports to achieve safety, permanency, and well-being.

Earlier Preventative
Services

plays a crucial role in keeping families united and out of foster care by addressing potential challenges and providing the necessary support before they escalate.

Utilization of
Kinship Care

engages and involves extended family members and relatives as potential placement resources for children, recognizing the importance of maintaining their connections and cultural identity.

Community Support
for Reunified Families

to collaborate with community partners to provide ongoing support and resources to families who have been reunified, ensuring their successful transition and preventing future involvement with the child welfare system.

Together, we can strengthen families, by the community, for the community

LEARN

Learn more about the challenges facing communities & why our work is needed.
LEARN

ACT

Learn how you can help and use your voice to help promote the mission of Community Based Care and FACT’s mission.
ACT

GIVE

You and your help will make our programs possible and your support will help save families.
GIVE