In Home Family Program

In addition to working with families on basic conflicts, we specialize in working with families and children involved in Social Services and Community Corrections.

We are licensed Children’s Mental Health Rehabilitative Services Providers in the state of Minnesota and have county contracts to provide services.

Who are we?

We are a team of  Licensed Mental Health Therapists who provide family therapy in homes, and community settings.

Team members bring a wide array of experience from past and present work in child and family serving agencies.

We work closely with other professionals in Community Corrections and Social Services on behalf of families and children.

What do we believe?

We believe in balance. Families benefit most from a balanced approach in which they are understood and treated in relation to their environment.

We believe that families are their own best resource and recognize the expertise of parents in working with their children.

We are committed to working with family strengths, understanding context, and combining formal and informal support systems in the community to promote healing.

How do we work?

Within an Ecosystemic framework in which:

Therapy is provided in least restrictive settings (home and community based).

Parents are equal partners in treatment planning.

Assessments include a description of strengths and needs in all areas of functioning (i.e. family, school, peer group, community etc.).

Treatment plans are individualized to meet unique developmental needs of families.

Therapists work to develop emotional bonding between parents and children.

Collaborative partnerships are created between formal and informal support systems in the family’s community.

Who do we serve?

Families with children at risk for out of home placements or in need of  transitional services following a placement

Children who struggle with emotional and behavioral disorders

Children who have difficulties in school settings and with truancy

Families who need community support

Children with problematic antisocial patterns of behavior

What are the benefits?

Interventions in natural settings are cost effective and promote long lasting change

Families overwhelmingly report an increased comfort level with therapy in the home

Cross trained therapists are willing to do whatever it takes to find adaptive fits between families and surrounding environments

Sessions are scheduled around needs of families (i.e. working parents and children in school).

Close contact is kept with referral sources. Court reports appearances provided upon request

Therapists combine solid clinical skill with creativity and compassion to help families in difficult situations

Studies prove that multisystemic interventions are more effective than traditional methods for families with complex needs. (Dr. Scott Henngeler, Family Services Research Center, University of  South Carolina).

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