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Innovative Family Connections
Total Served: 139 children and youth 50 adults 35 families
In Washington, DC: The Innovative Family Connections Program (IFC) provides comprehensive care to families under the supervision of the DC Superior Court due to child abuse and neglect. Services include therapeutic foster care, family reunification and adoption, housing and family counseling, mentoring and tutoring, and in-home services.
Licensed capacity:
103 children and youth ages birth to 21 years
Services:
In-home therapy and case management services
Pre-service and in-service foster parent training
Respite care
Foster parent support groups
In-home crisis intervention
24-hour on-call staff support
Permanency planning and advocacy
Psychiatrist consultation treatment and medication management
Educational advocacy and support
Recreational activities
Resource referrals
Family group conferencing
Birth parent advocacy
For more information on the program, or if you are interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent, please contact Katedra Sullivan, Foster Parent Coordinator at (202) 543-3217 ext. 147 or ksullivan@nccf-cares.org
