SERVICES
OUR SERVICES
At Families Facing Forward, we are committed to empowering families and youth by providing comprehensive support services that foster stability, safety, and growth. Our mission is to help families overcome challenges and move toward brighter futures through compassionate, evidence-based care. We specialize in working with families and children facing difficult circumstances, including those affected by abuse, neglect, and delinquency, as well as those at risk of school dropout or family disruption.
We provide a wide range of services, all designed to promote the well-being of children and strengthen family bonds:
Family Preservation Services
Our Family Preservation Services are designed to support families who have experienced substantiated incidents of abuse, neglect, or delinquency. These services aim to ensure children can safely remain in their homes with their caregivers by providing targeted interventions that strengthen family dynamics and address identified concerns. We work closely with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and juvenile probation officers to tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each family.
Our goal is to preserve the family unit while prioritizing the safety and well-being of the child to ensure that our approach is grounded in proven methods for positive outcomes. We also integrate family-driven, strength-based interventions that actively involve all family members in the process of setting goals and addressing safety concerns.
Our services include:
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24/7 crisis response with Intensive Safety planning,
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Helping families access resources for housing, utilities, food, and other essential needs to prevent child removal and promote family stability.
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Therapeutic Visitations
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Parenting Education
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In-Home Supervised Visitation
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Home-based Casework
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Substance Abuse Counseling & Assessments
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Domestic Violence Counseling
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...& much more!​
Supervised Parenting Time
Our Supervised Parenting Time services provide a safe and supportive environment for children, parents, siblings, and other family members who have been separated due to substantiated cases of abuse, neglect, or juvenile probation involvement. We offer an opportunity for families to reconnect and reestablish their relationships under the guidance of experienced professionals, ensuring the well-being of the child is always the top priority.
These sessions allow parents to actively engage with their children while learning and applying new parenting skills. They also offer a chance to assess their ability to parent effectively. Our services support the goals of the Department of Child Services (DCS) and Juvenile Probation by facilitating meaningful interactions and helping parents strengthen their parenting abilities.
We provide supervised visitation in various settings, including visitation facilities, neutral public sites such as parks or restaurants, and, where appropriate, in homes or foster environments. The safety and emotional well-being of the child are always carefully considered when selecting the location.
Our supervision levels are tailored to the specific needs of the family and the goals of the case. Whether focusing on protective supervision, ongoing assessment for family reunification, or supporting family therapy through practical parenting guidance, we ensure each session aligns with the child’s best interest.
In addition, we offer standard supervised parenting time services, which often include homemaker or parent services, offering guidance on child supervision, nutrition, and other essential parenting skills.
Home-based Casework
​Our Home-Based Casework Services are designed to provide intensive, hands-on support to families experiencing challenges that place children at risk of out-of-home placement. We work directly in the home and community to address concerns such as parenting skills, household management, communication barriers, and safety planning. By offering structured guidance and individualized support, we help families build the skills and stability needed to remain safely together.
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We collaborate closely with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to create family-centered service plans that are tailored to each household’s unique needs. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and focuses on long-term solutions that empower families to overcome obstacles and reduce the likelihood of future system involvement.
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Helping families access resources for housing, utilities, food, and other essential needs to prevent child removal and promote family stability. Services include:
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Parenting education
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Budgeting support
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Household organization
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Transportation coordination
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Job placements
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Connection to community resources.
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...& so much more!
Our caseworkers are trained to address crises quickly and compassionately while reinforcing progress through regular in-home visits, coaching, and check-ins.
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Through consistent support and personalized guidance, our goal is to equip families with the tools they need to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.
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