Families Matter! Program

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Families Matter!

Families Matter! is designed to assist expecting and current parents identified as having or being at-risk of a substance use/misuse.

Case management activities include:

  • Weekly parenting classes
  • Education on fetal & child development
  • Effects of alcohol, tobacco & other drugs (ATOD)
  • Crisis intervention
  • Prenatal & post-partum support
  • Referrals

Families Matter! aims to assist mothers and fathers better nurture their children and make a positive difference in their lives.
Serving 30 counties in Region 9.

The Program Includes

  • Program services offered Monday thru Friday during the day and evenings
  • Case management services
  • Educational approach to decrease the affects of substance use within the family
  • Positive alternative activities to increase family nurturing and bonding
  • Skill building educational sessions utilizing evidence-based practices
  • Collaboration with community
    organizations that lead to comprehensive linkage to services
  • Classes for parents offered in English and Spanish

Contact

For more information please contact:

Kimberley Rodgers, LCDC/QCC/TIC
Program Director of Intervention Services 
432-580-5100.