Counselors offer families practical, educational and therapeutic services. Parents are taught accurate expectations of their children, how to interact with them and use positive, appropriate discipline. As a result, families are less isolated, more nurturing and cohesive. Parents are strengthened and are better able to protect their children in the future.

Healthcare Access Outreach (HAO)
"I stayed awake nights worrying about what would happen if my child got sick. How would I afford doctor visits or prescriptions? Then I found HAO."

Contact:
Silvia Garcia
619 422-9208 ext 5413

Results
9481 families received health insurance information
1919 families received health insurance enrollment assistance
1829 families were enrolled in health insurance

Who: Children and pregnant women who lack adequate health insurance Goal: Help families' access free or low-cost health insurance How: Providing bilingual free application assistance, enrollment and retention services, referrals to community resources Contact: Phone number and email

Community Services for Families (CSF)
"I am so thankful that this program has made me a better parent, now I feel that I can take care of my daughter."

Results
Over 800 families received case management assistance.
Of those families that participated in services for six months, 98.29% demonstrated improved family functioning.

Who: Primarily families involved in the child welfare system, but any family in need may refer themselves

Goal: Offer community services for families to help children maintain their placement in safe, nurturing and stable homes

How: Case management, counseling services and referrals, parent education, community leadership/advocacy, parent, kinship and foster care support groups

Contact:

• Central Region: (619) 582-9056
  
• East Region: (619) 401-3738
  
• North Inland (760) 726-4900 x 285
  
• North Coastal (760) 726-4900 x 285