Oregon Community Programs

Nexus - Youth in the Nexus program are ages 4-19 who have been referred by DHS. Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) is the model that is used as these youth have a level of behavioral need that cannot be met through placement in traditional foster care; they often have a history of multiple foster placement disruptions. OCP combines behavioral support, school involvement, and mental health services to teach the skills needed to live successfully in a stable family setting, with a goal of family reunification. (Part of therapeutic foster care which serves 34 clients per year).

Connections - The therapeutic interventions delivered improves family communication and attunement. Parents report significant reduction in childrens externalizing behaviors, successful parental discipline through positive reinforcement and limit setting, and improved teacher-reported social competence. (Part of outpatient behavioral and mental health services which serves 293 clients per year). Intensive In Home Behavioral Health Therapy (IIBHT)offers services to the family in their home or community, providing comprehensive services to stabilize youth to avoid escalating into higher levels of care.

Other programs and related services include: Mental health services provided to children and families related to other health organizations or private contracts. Also included are foster parent recruitment efforts, leading KEEP foster parent support and skill building groups, workforce development and other grant funded projects. These grant funded projects are generally time and funding limited.