Child Abuse Prevention | Riverbend Family Ministries

Refuge: Uses evidence-based treatment models which incorporate individual, family and group therapy to address each family's unique needs and strengths. Each family's treatment plan also includes education, support, and referrals to other community services to provide holistic and comprehensive care. Also, parenting classes, school-based services, community education, consultation and professional support to enhance the entire community's capacity to support families dealing with abuse and violence.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/24/2025

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

144 East Ferguson Avenue, Wood River, IL 62095

Hours

Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Voice

618-251-9790

Main

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Will be instructed on documents needed when contacting the agency

Eligibility

Ages 0-11 years

Languages

English

Service area

Madison County in Illinois

Agency info

RIVERBEND FAMILY MINISTRIES

Provides resources to families and individuals the tools they need to be self-sufficient. Focuses on holistic efforts for children, youth and families who’ve experienced trauma, most often due to violence, addiction poverty and homelessness. Service includes Rent Payment Assistance, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Products, Public Showers/Baths, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Financial Literacy Training, Domestic Violence Intervention Programs, Child Abuse Prevention, Youth Violence Prevention, Adult Literacy Programs, Parenting Skills Classes, Life Skills Education, Parent Support Groups, Faith Based Youth Programs, Faith Based Counseling, Crime Victim/Witness Counseling, and Extreme Cold Warming Centers. ALSO KNOWN AS RFM