A relatively intense, short-term, in-home, community-based, intervention program (6-9 months) that works with families who have been identified by DCFS as at risk for foster care placement. Designed to help families identify strengths, set goals and modify behaviors that put their children at risk, with the goal of safely maintaining the children in the home.

Provides support to parents to follow through on their goals that allow them to preserve and reunite their families. Services provided in English and Spanish, including: - Home visits . - Counseling services. - Case management. - Referrals to community resources. - Practical and emotional support during court proceedings, doctor visits, and other appointments. - Parenting classes. - Furniture vouchers.

Home-based, intensive family preservation program that offers families a variety of services in an attempt to keep the children in the home, keep the family intact, and improve overall family functioning.

Designed to prevent entrance into foster care and provide support with the guardianship process. Services include: - Help obtain guardianship. - Help obtain the Child Only Grant and other entitlements and benefits. - Help enrolling the children in school. - Referrals for other services. - Cash assistance to obtain guardianship and to meet the child’s basic needs.

Offers adoption preservation services. The services include assessment and consultation for the entire family. Provides educational and support groups, as well as 24-hour crisis support.

Helps families in crisis by offering programs that work to stabilize families through guidance, emotional support, and basic necessities. Caseworker services are provided to families and seek to preserve families to enable children to remain safely at home and avoid separation and/or placement of the children. Referrals to other programs or community agencies are conducted as appropriate. Intact Services are tailored to a family's particular crisis and are provided to prevent children from coming into the foster care system. Services may include: - Parenting classes. - Emergency caretakers. - Housing assistance. - Individual and family counseling. - Child development education. - Respite care. - Daycare. - Employment placement. - Household management education. - Emergency food assistance. - Community resource referrals.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

Two preventative service programs that provide support to families facing challenges. Intact Family Services: - Helps families who are facing challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or trauma develop and sustain healthy, meaningful relationships. - Provides support to families so that children may remain in the care of their parents. - Helps connect families with needed supports, such as housing, transportation services, substance abuse treatment, and counseling. Intact Family Recovery: Provides support services to children and families in which the mother is in need of immediate substance abuse treatment. Children are able to stay with their family while the mother is receiving treatment.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

Works with families and caregivers who are at risk due to a report of abuse or neglect. Provides an all-encompassing range of home-based case management services. These services are designed to resolve these issues so that children and youth can remain safely at home. An assessment identfies needs and provides services that include but are not limited to: - Home based case management. - Counseling. - Parent education. - Protective daycare. - Substance abuse treatment. - Mental health services. - Emergency assistance. - Advocacy. - Healthcare. - Assistance with transportation to services.

A relatively intense, short-term, in-home, community-based, intervention program (6-9 months) that works with families who have been identified by DCFS as at risk for foster care placement. Designed to help families identify strengths, set goals and modify behaviors that put their children at risk, with the goal of safely maintaining the children in the home.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

Provides trauma-informed in-home and telehealth therapeutic services to families with adopted children. Therapeutic services include: - Family and individual therapy. - Group therapy and activities. - Caregiver psychoeducation/coaching. - Case management. - Advocacy.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

The goal is to keep troubled families together by offering them intense case management, education in parenting, and links to community resources. A caseworker will help the family to develop a short-term, agreed upon plan to make the changes that will help keep the children safe. Services such as counseling, domestic violence prevention, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, parenting coaching/classes, or housing can be provided.

Supportive services are provided for any adoptive child living within the 22 county service area to help them stabilize in their home. Services are provided to families formed through: - DCFS adoption. - Subsidized guardianship. - Private domestic adoption. - Foreign adoption. - Out of state adoption. - Intensive services are offered. Some of the more common challenges/presenting problems include: - Attachment difficulties. - Trauma. - ADHD. - Chronic lying or stealing. - Aggression. - Peer problems. - Eating or sleep disturbances. - Sexual acting out. - Fire-setting. - Behavioral problems. - Wetting and defecating issues. - Family adjustment. - Grief resolution. - Learning disabilities.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

Divorcing parents programs and intact family programs are available.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

DCFS has developed services, referred to as "Norman Services," for families who have one or more children who are at risk of being placed in DCFS care or who have children who cannot be returned home and one of the reasons for this risk is: - lack of food. - lack of shelter. - lack of clothing. - or lack of other item(s) that, if providing this service will keep the child in the family's care or, if the child is already in DCFS custody, will help the child return home. If eligible, families may receive the following services: - Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants. - Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) - helping families obtain permanent housing. - Emergency Cash Assistance Program for basic needs. Not intended as ongoing subsidy, but only provided when it would prevent the removal of children by DCFS or allow the children to be returned home from DCFS placement.

Works with families and caregivers who are at risk due to a report of abuse or neglect. Provides an all-encompassing range of home-based case management services. These services are designed to resolve these issues so that children and youth can remain safely at home. An assessment identfies needs and provides services that include but are not limited to: - Home based case management. - Counseling. - Parent education. - Protective daycare. - Substance abuse treatment. - Mental health services. - Emergency assistance. - Advocacy. - Healthcare. - Assistance with transportation to services.