The SASS program helps Camden County families develop a sense of security and higher level of self-assurance. Through SASS individuals learn the power of advocating for themselves. SASS encourages stronger families and healthier communities. SASS counselors provide support to families and teach the ways to:
RENU provides therapeutic and supportive visitation for parents with children up to 18 who are in placement through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP). The visitation is in the presence of a mental health professional or specially trained professional who is actively involved in supporting attachment and behavior change in the parent-child relationship.
PASO provides evaluation and individual, family, and group counseling for sexually acting out adolescents and their families. Strength-based counseling supports the individuals, ages 5-21, in improving their self-esteem and changing their behavior.
MST is a an evidence-based, 3-5 month intensive in home family counseling program that connects parents with the tools and resources needed to improve communication and strengthen the family unit. Counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide in home support to families. Our goal is to keep children and families safe, and prevent out of home placement.
Focusing on ages 12-17.5 with behaviors at risk for out of home placement, MST counselors work in the home visiting families at least twice a week. MST counselors work to:
Family Preservation Services (FPS) is an intensive, in-home, four- to eight-week crisis intervention program for families referred by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P). The goal of Family Preservation Services is to prevent out-of-home placement and to promote stabilization and successful reunification. The program strives to keep families together through in-home counseling and support services.
Counselors meet with families five days per week for up to eight weeks to educate and teach skills in:
Project FIRST A provides the support to strengthen and empower children and families. Through the program, we provide in-home individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and intensive case management to children, age 21 or younger, and their families. The program is solution-focused and designed to bring families together.
Services include:
Family Link - Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU) supports children and their families helping to resolve family problems before they escalate to a crisis or the point of court involvement. The program provides immediate, year-round, 24/7 crisis response and intervention services to children and their families.
Behavioral Health Outpatient Program
If you or someone you care about is experiencing challenges in their everyday life, Center For Family Services is here to help.
Private, confidential psychotherapy services are available at convenient locations across New Jersey. Virtual services are also available, if appropriate. The Behavioral Health Outpatient Program provides therapeutic services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families to promote emotional and social well-being.
