In keeping with the Early Intervention Initiative, we are committed to
working with youth 3 to 10 years of age and their families in this program.
Parent-child attachment and behavior coping strategies are key factors in
avoiding the disruption of families with young children. We are committed to
working with children who have reactive attachment disorder, disruptive
behavior and adjustment disorders, and attention deficit disorder. The majority
of the children involved in filial therapy have been abused, neglected or been
exposed to a traumatic event during their developmental years.
Program Goal
To alleviate family/foster care disruptions due
to severe emotional disturbance.
To promote awareness and improved
parental/foster parent understanding regarding the importance of family
attachment and its correlation to the development of the social and emotional
well being of their children.
Behavioral therapy is the primary treatment
modality utilized.
Of the 100 children served by the filial
program, 75% will remain in their home.
Program Objectives
Maintain two counselors who are trained and
competent in the utilization of Filial Therapy techniques.
Maintain three “play rooms” that are fully
furnished to best meet the needs of the family.
Train an additional counselor in Filial Therapy.
Increased involvement in the Child Assistance
Response Team.
Target Population
Filial Therapy shall target youth from 3 to 10 years of age who have
experienced sexual and/or physical abuse, abandonment issues, parent/child
relational problems, etc.
Expected Outcomes
Pre-Post Surveys and Clinical Precision Plus
will measure outcomes
Client Satisfaction shall be measured by
Pre-Post Surveys and Clinical Precision Plus.
Performance Target Outcomes will be evaluated
Quarterly by the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board.
Hours of Operations
Monday through Thursday: 8:00am to 7:00pm; Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm.
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