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.
Services
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
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