What We Do: Child and Family Program

The goal of our Child & Family Program is to address issues before a crisis results in out-of-home placement of children.

Two girls swimming in a pool.Often, families need help as they face a crisis such as death, divorce, illness, violence, homelessness, alcohol/drug abuse and other situations. The Child and Family Program deals with these issues while working to keep families together. We help remove the barriers that can prevent families from receiving the services they need.

Currently PCHAS has Child & Family Programs in the following cities: Abilene, Austin, Corpus Christi, Corsicana, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kilgore, Longview, San Antonio, Temple, Wichita Falls and Shreveport, Louisiana.

Who We Serve

  • Families in need of emotional support
  • Single parents who need help
  • Grandparents raising grandchildren
  • Families struggling with children’s difficult behavior
  • Adolescents not living at home
  • Parents who are at the end of their rope

How We Help
Two young boys smile and sit together.The Child and Family Specialist works with families to address their physical, emotional, social, educational, spiritual and financial concerns. Services are provided at no cost to families in need.

We will:

  • Visit families in their homes to assess needs
  • Identify strengths and determine areas in which families can grow
  • Develop goals to stabilize families, promote change and instill hope
  • Help families locate and access community services
  • Build parenting and life skills
  • Offer family and individual counseling
  • Teach families the importance of daily routines, managing behaviors and healthy relationships
  • Assist with out-of-home placement if needed.

To locate the Child & Family Program nearest you, call 800-888-1904 or look here.