Community Services

LCFS' Family Preservation program furnishes in-home counseling and case management services to families at risk of having a child removed from the home. Clinicians address families' problems where they occur
- in the house - and actively enlist family members as partners in the problem-solving process. Services include coordinating community services (financial and/or material assistance, transportation, school issues) and clinical services (family and individual therapy, case management).

Services are provided in collaboration with Community Health Network of Indianapolis and Gallahue Mental Health Services. As a result, Medicaid-eligible clients are accepted. Referral sources include Indianapolis Public Schools, the DAWN Project, Marion County Office of Family & Children, and related social services providers.

When a family is referred to the Family Preservation program, direct contact is made within 24 hours. Clinicians use counseling techniques based on the "Homebuilders' Model" and provide up to 15 hours of direct contact per week to each family.

To make a referral or request more information, call (317)359-5467,
ex. 295