Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County

COUNSELING FOR PARENTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN (CPYC)Counseling for Parents and Young Children (CPYC) is a mental health program at Center for Family Services that provides in-home mental health counseling services to parents and their children from birth to five years of age and their families. These counseling services promote positive mental health and social-emotional outcomes for children birth to five and their families in Palm Beach County. Services address issues such as depression, stress and trauma, parent/child bonding, attachment, relationships, parenting concerns, grief and loss, and social-emotional competence. An evidence-based counseling model targeting the child, child-parent-dyad, or parent/caregiver is utilized in service delivery. CPYC is funded by the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. (CSC). The CSC and the CPYC program's aim is to work together to promote healthy births, reduce abuse and neglect and promote healthy home environments.In 2021-2022, the CPYC Program served 200 families and provided 3,248 hours of behavioral health services.

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAMThe Individual and Family Counseling Program offers professional and confidential mental health counseling to individuals, families and children on an outpatient basis to assist with various problems including marital issues, family discord, substance abuse, domestic violence, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. The program helps individuals and families build upon their strengths and resources to develop strong social relationships, improve coping skills, lead more productive lives and gain knowledge of how to access necessary services. Our therapists are licensed (or license eligible) and are trained in a variety of research-based therapies that guide individuals through adversity and improve their mental well being.In 2021-2022, the Individual and Family Counseling Program served 142 clients and provided 807 hours of counseling and 402 hours of case managment services.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)The Employee Assistance Program, Life Enrichment EAP, provides assessment, referral, brief solution-focused therapy and crisis debriefing services. The goal of the EAP Program is to help employees find solutions to problems and issues that prevent them from being fully productive and effective in both their work and life. EAP also provides consultative services to managers and human resource personnel on workforce issues, Department of Transportation compliance and Drug-Free Workplace programs. Our EAP staff develops and presents topics that include leadership training, supervisory training, balancing work and family, conflict resolution, job performance appraisals as a management tool, and other workforce issues.In 2021-2022, EAP served 11 clients and provided 73 hours of counseling and 14 hours case management services.

PARTNERS FOR CHANGE: Substance Abuse Treatment ServicesThe Partners for Change (PFC) serves adults who are experiencing problems with both substance use and co-occurring mental health issues. The program offers confidential outpatient therapy that recognizes client strengths and focuses on assisting clients to be successful with the goals they want to achieve. This unique approach views clients as valued partners in the change process and offers a systematic real-time outcome measurement process that maximizes effectiveness. Center for Family Services PFC Program provides adults, adolescents and families with access to multi-level substance abuse treatment services tailored to meet their needs. The program is licensed through the Florida Department of Children and Families to provide substance abuse treatment services for adults and adolescents. All services are provided by licensed (or license eligible) clinicians and/or Certified Addiction Professionals (CAP).In 2021-2022, the Partners for Change Program served 440 clients and provided 1,047 hours of counseling and 1,965 hours of case management services.

PRENATAL PLUS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Prenatal Plus program is a case management program for pregnant woman who score at-risk on the Healthy Start Prenatal Risk screen or who are referred based upon other risk factors. This home-visiting program provides services to at-risk pregnant women and is designed to help pregnant women or new mothers who are at risk of negative maternal or infant health outcomes. Each participant is eligible to receive supportive services from a Care Coordinator/Nurse from Department of Health, a Behavioral Health Practitioner from Center for Family Services and a Registered Dietician from Nutritious Lifestyles, Inc. The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. manages the Prenatal Plus Mental Health Services component of the Prenatal Plus Program. Prenatal Plus Mental Health Services are funded by Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.In 2021-2022, the Prenatal Plus Mental Health Services Program served 154 expectant mothers and provided 1,862 hours of behavioral health services.

Stop Abuse by Family Empowerment (S.A.F.E.) KIDS PROGRAMS.A.F.E. Kids program is the only officially recognized Sexual Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) in Palm Beach County by the Florida Department of Health, Children's Medical Services. S.A.F.E. Kids provides a much-needed service in our community by helping children or adults molested as children, as well as their children, siblings, and non-offending parents learn ways to keep themselves safe and find ways to cope effectively with traumatic events. We provide therapy and advocacy for children and adults who are victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, domestic violence, human trafficking and/or other crimes. A team of trauma-informed therapists provides comprehensive safety planning as well as various forms of therapeutic activities to engage children as young as three years old in processing their traumas.S.A.F.E. Kids partners with local experts in the areas of Play Therapy, Clinical Sexology, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to receive specialized training and support the delivery of services to this vulnerable population.In 2021-2022, the SAFE Kids Program served 208 children and adults and provided 1,466 hours of counseling and 525 hours of case management services.

TRIPLE P (Positive Parenting Program) The Triple P Positive Parenting Program is a parenting and family support system designed to prevent, as well as treat, behavioral and emotional problems in children. The program was developed at the University of Queensland and is based on over 25 years of research. It aims to prevent problems in the family, school and community before they arise, as well as to create family environments that encourage children to realize their potential. Triple P aims to equip parents with the skills and confidence they need to be self-sufficient and to be able to manage family issues without ongoing support. The Center for Family Services has practitioners trained and accredited in several levels of Triple P and provides the program to parents and families in their home, community, and office setting. The Triple P Practitioners provide the program in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Triple P is offered through a grant from Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County to all parents/caregivers who reside in Palm Beach County.In FY 2021-2022, the Triple P Program served 306 parents/caregivers in the community.

TEEN TRIPLE P (Positive Parenting Program)Teen Triple P provides parents and caregivers of teenagers from 12 to 18 years of age, with parenting support interventions on a weekly one-on-one basis. After thorough family assessments, parents set their own parenting goals, learn ways to encourage positive behavior in their teens, and learn how to teach their children new skills such as problem solving, conflict resolution and self-regulation. Teen Triple P services are provided in English, Spanish and Creole in the office, clients' homes and community settings. Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. provides Teen Triple P to parents and caregivers living in Palm Beach County through the funding of Children's Services Council.In FY 2021-2022, the Teen Triple P Program served 149 parents/caregivers in the community.Across both Triple P Programs, in FY 2021-2022 a total of 455 parents/caregivers were served and 3,877 hours of behavioral health services were provided to those enrolled.