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Hibiscus Childrens Center
<br /> Crisis Nursery Program
<br /> Indian River Children's Services Advisory Committee
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<br /> L List Priority Needs area addressed.
<br /> Parental Support and Education
<br /> 2 . Brief! describe program activities includinglocation of services.
<br /> Crisis Nursery services are voluntary and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When a
<br /> family requests services, Family Advocates complete an initial intake and assessment to determine
<br /> eligibility. This intake can be done at the family ' s convenience - in the home, at the office, or a
<br /> mutually determined location. After eligibility is established, the Program Supervisor assigns the
<br /> case based on the family ' s needs and case openings. A Family Support Plan, which drives all
<br /> services provided, is then developed with the family served. The family clearly determines the
<br /> services to be provided and when the plan is completed, unless other issues occur, the case will
<br /> close. The services are short term, lasting 4 —6 weeks for most faniflies.0ear and measurable
<br /> goals and objectives establish w a occurs between the family and the program. Services include
<br /> identification of problematic areas and solutions, formal and informal support systems, resources
<br /> available within the community, need for further services, and possibly respite services. All
<br /> services are aimed at stabilizing family crisis, providing tools for family self-sufficiency, and
<br /> identifying resources within the family and community to enhance and improve family functioning.
<br /> This program promotes self-determination, resilience, and is built on family strengths. From
<br /> assessment to case planning and family goal setting, the program is driven by consumer choice.
<br /> Coordinated family support services assist families in accessing a wide variety of services
<br /> including medical and mental health services , parenting education and information, substance
<br /> abuse assessment and treatment, employment assistance, housing, food, clothing, and
<br /> transportation,
<br /> espite services, where parents voluntarily place their children at Hibiscus Children ' s
<br /> Shelter for short periods of time, provide children all of their basic needs, including, but not
<br /> limited to therapy and counseling, medical care, educational assessments, and a wide variety of
<br /> other services as needed. Special conditions have been developed to work collaboratively with
<br /> law enforcement, health care providers, schools, and a myriad of providers to serve parents in
<br /> crisis. This approach works hand in hand to resolve the immediate crisis as quickly as possible
<br /> in a way that is least intrusive and disruptive to the family.
<br /> Helping families identify not only problems, but solutions, combine to enhance and
<br /> increase family functioning, working in partnership to assist them in reaching their highest
<br /> potential . In turn, families learn to resolve their own situations and are better prepared to face
<br /> the future and every aspect of what it may hold.
<br /> 3 . Briefly describe how your program intends to address the stated need/problem.
<br /> Include reference to any studies or evidence that indicate proposed strategies are
<br /> effective with target population.
<br /> The Crisis Nursery is a nationally recognized program, providing relevant child abuse
<br /> prevention services in our community. National and state data, media attention, and recognition
<br /> from the state and federal government support the success of its methodology. It has been cited
<br /> as a best practice in child abuse prevention. Since October 1994, Hibiscus Crisis Nursery has
<br /> served 10, 609 children and families with an average of 99% success in keeping families out of
<br /> the child welfare system in fiscal year 2001 -2002 .
<br /> Services provided within or outside of the child ' s home are intended to enable the family to
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