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The Family Partnership Program is a voluntary home visitation initiative for families with children aged birth to 5 years, referred to the Department of Human Services without an active case. The program focuses on enhancing family support, protecting children from abuse or neglect, and promoting child safety. Services include family assessments, counseling, parenting education, and connections to additional resources. Families in Philadelphia interested in these supportive services are encouraged to participate.
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FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM What is it? Avoluntary home visitation program for families of young children who have been referred to Department of Human Services where a case has not been opened, but issues of family support have been identified. The program aims to protect children from abuse/neglect, strengthen families, and increase children’s safety. What is offered? –Assessment of families’ strengths and needs including the development of each child. -- Counseling geared toward stress reduction, development of both formal and informal supports and skill development. -- Parenting education -- Linkages to other supportive services to address other needs that the family identifies. -- Monitoring of child’s development Who is eligible? A family who: 1. Is caring for a child birth to 5 years of age 2. Has not received services from DHS within the last 6 months, (this does not apply for newborns) 3. Is interested in the service 4. Is a Philadelphia resident Who provides the service? The Family Partnership Network. It is composed of four well established child welfare agencies: Caring People Alliance Family Support Services Philadelphia Society For Services to Children Youth Service, Inc. What’s the referral process? After confirming with the family that they are interested, send a referral via IRSS link on DHS Central Or Contact Michele Preston at 215-683-4082 or Michele B Preston@phila.gov
