Expanding access to trauma informed services through family centered treatment to underserved and under-resourced families in northwest north carolina - the exchange club center for the prevention…

Expanding access to trauma informed services through family centered treatment to underserved and under-resourced families in northwest north carolina - the exchange club center for the prevention of child abuse of north carolina, INC. (the parenting path) will increase access to effective trauma-focused treatment for children, adolescents, and families, who experience trauma and traumatic events through the project "expanding access to trauma informed services through family centered treatment to underserved and under-resourced families in northwest north carolina". The population of focus includes families in forsyth, davidson, davie, rockingham, stokes, and surry counties in north carolina (NC), families in urban or rural settings; who live in low-income households; who identify as lgbtqia+; who are historically underserved/under-resourced due to race, ethnicity or preferred language. This project will serve the above named focus population, including: families with children between the ages of 0-3, and families with children ages 4-18 who qualify for family centered treatment (FCT) by meeting any combination of the following criteria: exposure to trauma, systemic involvement (involvement with child welfare, juvenile justice, department of corrections), experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, face challenges with family functioning or family reunification. Project goals and measurable objectives include: 1. Enable family stability and permanency (preservation of or development of a family placement) 80% of children will remain in home with caregivers or family members, move to independent living, reunify with caregivers or other family members at six months/closure 2. Enable changes in family functioning that reduce the risk of family dissolution 80% of families will report positive progress at six months/closure toward primary treatment plan goals 3. Reduce hurt and harmful behavior 90% decrease in crisis episodes and hospital inpatient stays during six months of service 90% will not experience behavioral health related emergency room visits during six months of service 4. Promote an emotional and functioning balance in the family 80% will report a decrease or elimination of negative symptoms at six months/closure 80% will report an increase capacity to monitor and manage their behavior at six months/closure 80% will report a decrease or elimination of negative symptoms at six months/closure 5. Enable changes in family member's behavior 80% will demonstrate utilization of learning coping skills and social skills at six months/closure 80% will report a decrease or elimination of negative symptoms at six months/closure 6. Enable discovery and effective use of family's strengths to sustain changes 90% will not report requiring FCT services minimally 6 months post discharge a total of 648 unduplicated individuals will be served through award funds, with 96 in year 1, 120 in year 2, 132 in year 3, 144 in year 4 and 156 in year 5.