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Family Connection aims to increase social capital and natural supports for young adults, leading to positive outcomes such as improved functioning, reduced problem behaviors, and increased family and community involvement. Services include case management, housing, employment support, therapy, and more.
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Family Connectionfor Young Adults (ages 18-24) D’Angela Tanks, LISW-S Young Adult Services Manager Frontline Service, Inc.
Why Family Connection??? • High percentage of youth return home • Youth with increased support report decreased problem behaviors • Families and community remain in the youth’s life longer than service providers • Familial and social connection are key protective factors
Connection vs Reunification Family should be defined more broadly to included the complete social network
Goals and Objectives • To increase client’s social capital and natural supports • Serve 50 youth • 75% exit positively from shelter • 100% improve in functioning • Family functioning, reduction in substance use/criminal justice, involvement in education/employment • 75% retention rate
Services Provided • Case Management • Outreach & Engagement • Housing • Employment • Liaison • Advocacy • Referrals • Practical Assistance • Therapy • Diagnostic Assessments • Treatment Planning • Individual Counseling • Family Counseling • Psychoeducation • Motivational Interviewing • Mobility Mapping
Outcomes & Success • Program begin July 2018 • 30 clients served • 83% success rate • Positive shelter exit • Increase in functioning
D’Angela Tanks, LISW-S Young Adult Services Manager dangela.tanks@frontlineservice.org (216) 632-6555 ext 1462