“Our mission is to prevent and treat all forms of child abuse by creating changes in individuals, families and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing.”
“healing hearts and homes”
Family Support Services
Therapeutic, psycho-educational and home-based services designed to help children and families build upon their strengths to prevent abuse and improve family life.
Parents and Children Together - PACT
The Parents and Children Together (PACT) program is designed to strengthen family relationships and parenting skills. Services include: parent support groups, educational programs, and activities for children and parents designed to promote positive communication and problem solving within the family. Also included within the PACT program are case management services, crisis assistance and special events for families that encourage positive interaction through play and group activities.
PACT helps adults and children of all ages. Two child groups are available; one ranging from 5-11 years old, and a teen group for kids ranging from 12-16 years of age. PACT is open to families residing in Jackson County, and helps to ensure a strong and safe environment where families can thrive. Child care provided for 0-4 year olds.
Healthy Family Connections
Healthy Family Connections is a three-tier program designed to prevent child abuse by promoting positive interactions by building on parents' strengths and helping to link high-needs families with the resources they need to create a safe and nurturing home environment.
Tiers include:
- Welcome Home Baby - a short-term intervention with the new mother; consisting of one to two visits in the hospital, and one visit in the home.
- Healthy Families Needs Assessment - a short-term (30-90 days) in-home assessment and intervention with those families who are considered to be high-needs.
- Healthy Family Connections - a long-term, in-home visitation program helping families with children to ensure a safe and nurturing home environment. Available to families who live in Jackson County, MO. Must be expecting a baby, or have a baby 3 months or younger to be eligible. For ages prenatal to three years old.
