Child, Adolescent and Family Services

Results: 36

• Adolescent/Youth Counseling (13)
  RP-1400.8000-050

  Adolescent/Youth Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-050
  
  Programs that specialize in the treatment of adolescents, usually age 12 or 13 through 17, who have adjustment problems, behavior problems, emotional disturbance, a personality disorder or incipient mental illness. The programs may help youth troubled by low self-esteem, social isolation, peer pressure, bullying, school performance issues, truancy, anger management issues, family problems, grief and loss, sexual promiscuity, sexually transmitted disease, alcohol or drug addiction, eating disorders, oppositional and defiant behaviors, depression and anxiety, suicidal thoughts or other difficult issues.
• Adoption Counseling and Support (5)
  PH-0300.0300

  Adoption Counseling and Support

  PH-0300.0300
  
  Programs that provide guidance and support for people who have adopted a child or are involved in the process of adopting a child.
• Adoption Evaluation/Placement (2)
  PH-0300.0350

  Adoption Evaluation/Placement

  PH-0300.0350
  
  Programs that assess the needs and capabilities of children who have been relinquished for adoption, compile the children's social and medical histories, make arrangements for care and supervision of the children prior to placement, evaluate prospective adoptive applicants including a review of adoptive home studies, if available, and select and approve prospective adoptive homes.
• Adoption Services (3)
  PH-0300

  Adoption Services

  PH-0300
  
  Programs that participate in arranging permanent homes under new legal parentage for individuals whose birth parents are unable or unwilling to provide for their care. Included are programs that provide counseling and assistance for people who decide to relinquish their children for adoption or arrange for an independent adoption; which recruit, select, counsel and match suitable adoptive parents with children who have been relinquished; which assist in the adoption of stepchildren, adults or foreign-born children; which provide foster care for children who have been relinquished for adoption but not yet placed; and/or which assist people who are adopted to locate their birth parents and birth parents to locate the children they relinquished.
• Breastfeeding Support Programs (2)
  LJ-5000.1000

  Breastfeeding Support Programs

  LJ-5000.1000
  
  Programs that provide information and instruction concerning appropriate techniques for nursing an infant for expectant parents or new mothers.
• Child Abuse Medical Evaluations (1)
  LF-7000.1550

  Child Abuse Medical Evaluations

  LF-7000.1550
  
  Hospitals and clinics with multidisciplinary teams that conduct historical interviews and physical examinations of children to determine whether there are injuries or other forms of physical evidence that are consistent with neglect, emotional deprivation/failure to thrive, or physical or sexual abuse that constitute the battered child syndrome. Historical information supplied by the child in the medical interview may be used to establish a case for child abuse even in the absence of physical evidence.
• Child Advocacy Centers (3)
  FT-3000.1450

  Child Advocacy Centers

  FT-3000.1450
  
  Programs that operate centers which facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to the investigation and treatment of child abuse cases. Services generally include videotaped interviews of child abuse victims in safe, child-friendly surroundings to avoid multiple interviews, reduce the trauma of disclosure and preserve statements for court purposes; crisis intervention and emotional support for victims and non-offending family members; forensic medical examinations; psychotherapy services including play therapy, family therapy and individual counseling for parents; support groups; case management; and interdisciplinary review of cases by teams of professionals including law enforcement, children's protective services, prosecution, medical, mental health, victim assistance, and child advocacy personnel.
• Child Care Expense Assistance (1)
  NL-3000.1500

  Child Care Expense Assistance

  NL-3000.1500
  
  Programs that cover all or part of the cost of child care in public and licensed private child care centers or private family child care homes, usually for low-income families or families which include children with disabilities in situations where parents are working, in school or in a training program. Also included are programs that pay the costs of in-home or out-of-home child care when the parent is receiving diagnostic tests, undergoing medical treatment, is hospitalized or needs to be out of the house for other reasons; and those that provide financial assistance to families with young children to help cover some of the costs of a parent staying home to care for their child.
• Child Care Providers (2)
  PH-1250

  Child Care Providers

  PH-1250
  
  Programs that provide substitute parental care in a group setting for children during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include recreational and developmental activities and snacks and/or meals as appropriate.
• Child Identification Programs (1)
  FN-1500.1480

  Child Identification Programs

  FN-1500.1480
  
  Programs that help to protect the safety of children by providing a means of identifying them should they run away, become lost, be abducted or become victims of another form of violent crime.
• Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections (1)
  JR-8200.8500-160

  Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections

  JR-8200.8500-160
  
  Programs, often offered by police and fire personnel, that conduct inspections which offer guidance regarding child passenger safety seats and the law, choosing a car seat that is appropriate for a particular child's height and weight, correct car seat installation and restraining a child in a car seat.
• Child Passenger Safety Seats (2)
  JR-8400.1500

  Child Passenger Safety Seats

  JR-8400.1500
  
  Programs that pay for, provide and/or install car seats that can be used to restrain infants or young children who are riding as passengers in motor vehicles. Also included are programs that provide booster seats for older children or provide referrals to organizations that provide the seats or the safety checks.
• Community Action Agencies (9)
  TD-1100.1400

  Community Action Agencies

  TD-1100.1400
  
  Private, nonprofit human service and advocacy organizations established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 that provide emergency assistance to people in crisis; address the causes of poverty through programs that fight unemployment, inadequate housing, poor nutrition and lack of educational opportunity; and provide training in advocacy skills. Community Action Agencies (CAAs), also known as Community Action Programs (CAPs), operate a variety of core services in the communities they serve. Included are GED and ESL education, job training programs, Head Start and day care, weatherization and energy assistance programs, health services, services for older adults (e.g., Foster Grandparents and RSVP), emergency food assistance and homelessness prevention programs. They are also involved in affordable housing creation and renovation and small business assistance.
• Cooking Classes (3)
  PL-7400.1550

  Cooking Classes

  PL-7400.1550
  
  Programs that provide instruction, demonstrations and special programs in the culinary arts for individuals of all ages who want to become proficient in the selection and preparation of any of a number dishes that are representative of different cuisines. Included are programs aimed at teaching low income people how to cook nutritious meals from fresh ingredients at a cost much cheaper than pre-packaged meals.
• Early Childhood Education (2)
  HD-1800

  Early Childhood Education

  HD-1800
  
  Programs that provide educational activities and experiences for children from birth to age five which are intended to foster social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth and prepare them for further formal learning.
• Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays (10)
  LR-1700

  Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays

  LR-1700
  
  Programs that identify infants, toddlers and in some cases, preschoolers who show evidence of or are at risk for lags in physical development, cognitive development, language and speech development, psychosocial development or self-help skills, and provide or coordinate the delivery of an enrichment program in order to minimize the potential for a developmental delay and to meet their current developmental needs. The program may include early identification activities (child find); a developmental evaluation; a review of family concerns, priorities and resources; meetings with the family to develop an individualized family service plan; service coordination to ensure that the individual and his or her family receive needed services which may include but are not limited to physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, health/medical services, nursing services, nutrition services, psychological services including specialized play groups or therapy sessions, counseling, speech and language assistance, special instructional services, transportation, and parenting skills development; and ongoing evaluation of the child's progress and his or her changing enrichment needs. Included are "birth to three" programs and federal, state or local programs that address the needs of slightly older children or children not otherwise eligible for "birth to three" programs.
• English as a Second Language (3)
  HH-0500.8000-150

  English as a Second Language

  HH-0500.8000-150
  
  Programs that offer opportunities for non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking adults to learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on developing the level of communication competence that is essential for adults who are living in a setting in which English is the primary language. Also included are programs that provide English language instruction for younger people.
• Family Based Services (21)
  PH-2360

  Family Based Services

  PH-2360
  
  Programs that provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the family's ability to resolve problems (such as poverty, unemployment, ill health, homelessness, substandard housing, educational difficulties, substance abuse, adolescent pregnancy, delinquency and physical and developmental problems) and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in foster care, group homes, inpatient substance abuse or mental health treatment programs, residential training schools or other alternative environments when family problems reach crisis proportions. Services may include home visiting services that focus on public health issues (especially prenatal), mental health and substance abuse counseling, home management instruction, success in a child care setting, parenting skills development, stress management, tutoring, pregnancy awareness and AIDS awareness; may be available to the community at large, to families at risk for dissolution or those currently in crisis; and may be offered by a single agency or a coalition of agencies that have agreed to provide services according to a coordinated case plan.
• Family Support Centers/Outreach (15)
  PH-2360.2400

  Family Support Centers/Outreach

  PH-2360.2400
  
  Programs that provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support the healthy development of families, improve family interaction skills and help fragile families to resolve their problems at a pre-crisis stage before they become unmanageable. Services may be center-based or provided on an outreach basis to families who are initially reluctant to seek support and generally target the specific needs of a particular community. Included may be self-sufficiency programs which help families break the cycle of poverty by addressing the barriers to self-sufficiency; early child development and school success programs; programs which address the needs of teen parents; programs which target parents at risk for becoming abusive; programs for families with children who have special developmental needs and programs that focus on the maternal and child health care needs of first-time, expectant women whose babies are at high risk for low birth weight and infant mortality.
• Family Violence Prevention (4)
  FN-1500.1900

  Family Violence Prevention

  FN-1500.1900
  
  Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of child abuse, elder abuse and spouse abuse in family settings through a variety of educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.
• Foster Homes for Dependent Children (1)
  PH-6300.2000

  Foster Homes for Dependent Children

  PH-6300.2000
  
  Programs that provide alternative family living arrangements in agency-supervised private family homes for children and youth who have been neglected, abused or abandoned in situations where a children's protective services worker or a court has decided that they cannot live safely at home.
• Foster Parent/Family Recruitment (4)
  PH-2400.2000

  Foster Parent/Family Recruitment

  PH-2400.2000
  
  Programs that identify and enlist people who are willing to provide foster care for dependent children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect or abandonment and need an alternative family living arrangement, or for children or adults with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, emotional problems or multiple disabilities who are unable to live with their birth families or in an independent setting. Programs that recruit families to provide foster care for children and adults with disabilities are generally also responsible for training, certifying and monitoring placements in family homes and for providing support for the family and the individual(s) with disabilities who live with them.
• Homeschooling Associations (1)
  TN-1800.3000

  Homeschooling Associations

  TN-1800.3000
  
  Organizations whose members are parents who are currently providing a program of primary and secondary in-home instruction for their children who have affiliated for the purpose of sharing curriculum materials, information about state requirements for teaching children in the home and other educational resources. The association may also lobby on behalf of parents who want to ensure that home schooling continues to be a viable educational option.
• Leisure Activities/Recreation (4)
  PL

  Leisure Activities/Recreation

  PL
  
  Programs that provide access to a variety of pursuits for people who want to make constructive and satisfying use of their free time. Included are programs that provide facilities, equipment, supplies, coaching and/or instruction that allow individuals to participate in or enjoy the recreational, artistic, cultural or volunteer activities of their choice.
• Local Water Utilities (1)
  BV-9000.9500-500

  Local Water Utilities

  BV-9000.9500-500
  
  Municipal and privately operated companies that provide drinking water that is delivered through a system of pipelines to consumers.
• Parental Visitation Facilitation (5)
  PH-6000

  Parental Visitation Facilitation

  PH-6000
  
  Programs that facilitate parental visits with minor children in situations where the court has established conditions for the visit.
• Parenting Education (13)
  PH-6100

  Parenting Education

  PH-6100
  
  Programs that provide classes, workshops or other educational opportunities for parents or potential parents who want to acquire the knowledge and skills to be effective in their parenting role.
• Parenting Helplines (2)
  PH-6100.6600

  Parenting Helplines

  PH-6100.6600
  
  Programs that operate a telephone counseling and information line that parents can call when they have childhood development questions, need advice regarding a specific parenting problem or need a referral for parenting resources.
• Scouting Programs (2)
  PS-9800.8500

  Scouting Programs

  PS-9800.8500
  
  Programs that provide opportunities for children and youth to develop individual and group initiative and responsibility, self-reliance, courage, personal fitness, discipline and other desirable qualities of character through participation in a wide range of organized recreational, educational and civic activities under the leadership of qualified adult volunteers. Troop members work on developing their skills in camping, swimming, citizenship, communication, conservation, cooking, community living, first aid and a wide variety of other areas, and usually earn merit badges when they have demonstrated mastery of the skills that are required for a particular activity.
• Social Security Survivors Insurance (1)
  NS-8200.8000

  Social Security Survivors Insurance

  NS-8200.8000
  
  A program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly cash benefits for the eligible survivors of workers covered under Social Security who have died. Survivors benefits amounts are figured as a percentage of the deceased worker's primary insurance amount.
• TANF (1)
  NL-1000.8500

  TANF

  NL-1000.8500
  
  A state program with matching federal block grant funds administered by the county or the state under state guidelines that provides time-limited cash assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children as well as job preparation, work opportunities and access to supportive services such as child care which enable parents receiving assistance to leave the program and become self-sufficient. TANF, which ends the federal entitlement known as AFDC, creates a five-year lifetime limit on cash assistance for most adult recipients; requires that recipients be working or participating in a work-related activity within two years and cooperate with comprehensive child support enforcement efforts including paternity establishment; and contains special live at home and stay in school provisions for teenage parents. States have wide latitude in structuring their TANF programs and may obtain waivers which exempt them from specific federal requirements. Recipients may receive monthly checks or be given electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards which allow them to access their cash benefits at automated teller machines (ATMs) or point of sale (POS) equipment that is located in grocery stores, banks and other commercial locations.
• Thrift Shops (12)
  BM-8500

  Thrift Shops

  BM-8500
  
  Organizations that offer new or secondhand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods. Also included are other types of resale shops that sell secondhand but reusable musical instruments, salvaged building materials, office equipment, sports equipment, books, CDs and other material goods.
• WIC (10)
  NL-6000.9500

  WIC

  NL-6000.9500
  
  A public health nutrition program administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service that provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support and health care referrals for income-eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five. Foster parents, grandparents, guardians and single fathers who have custody of their children may also be eligible to receive food assistance for children up to age five if they meet income guidelines. WIC provides specific foods to supplement the dietary needs of participants to ensure good health and development. Food packages typically include iron-fortified infant cereal, milk, cheese, eggs, whole grains, peanut butter, beans, fruits, vegetables and juice. Families can shop for WIC foods at most grocery stores using a WIC electronic transfer benefit (EBT) card or vouchers.
• Yoga (2)
  PL-6600.9700

  Yoga

  PL-6600.9700
  
  Programs that provide opportunities for people to learn and practice yoga, a discipline that combines stretching exercises, breathing techniques and meditation to achieve fitness, flexibility, relaxation and internal centering.
• Youth Agricultural Programs (1)
  PS-9800.9670

  Youth Agricultural Programs

  PS-9800.9670
  
  Voluntary, informal education programs that emphasize the total development of young people who are members through work on the animal, engineering, family/consumer, health, resource, plant or social science project of their choice in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.
• Youth Enrichment Programs (4)
  PS-9800.9900

  Youth Enrichment Programs

  PS-9800.9900
  
  Programs that offer a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, academic programs, sports, reading clubs, workshops and other recreational, leisure, cultural, social and civic activities for school-age children and youth in out-of-school hours. The objective of youth enrichment programs is to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical and academic potential.