Family Child Care

A family child care program is a form of early childhood education in which a caregiver looks after children in their own home, often with the help of an assistant. A family child care program is typically licensed for between 6 and 12 children, although these numbers do vary by state and by type of child care license. 

Because of these small, intimate environments, you will see many opportunities for 1:1 interactions between the provider and each child, mixed age groups, and the opportunity for continuity of care (where a child stays with the same caregiver over a long period of time).

Learn more: https://www.wonderschool.com/p/child-care-provider-resources/what-is-family-child-care/

Family Care Partnership

The Family Care Partnership Program is an integrated health and long-term care program for frail elderly and people with disabilities. The Partnership Program consists of several managed care organizations located in different geographical regions of Wisconsin. A program similar to Partnership is the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

Learn more: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/familycare/fcp-index.htm

Foster Care Review

Foster Care Review provides an opportunity for interested individuals to participate in a meeting focused on a review of: the appropriateness of the child’s placement; individuals’ participation and level of completion of tasks and progress toward achievement of behavioral indicators and outcomes identified in the Service Plan; progress made during the preceding 6 months toward the goal identified in the Service Plan; and the date by when the goal will be achieved. 

The Foster Care Review Unit (FCRU) is responsible for scheduling and conducting a Foster Care Review for a family if at least one child in the family under the age of 18 is in placement.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/doc/foster-care-review-policy/download

Family Nurturing Center

The Family Nurturing Center, is the parent corporation of the Family Nurturing Centers established worldwide. The Family Nurturing Center (FNCFamily Nurturing Center The Family Nurturing Center, is the parent corporation of the Family Nurturing Centers established worldwide. The Family Nurturing Center (FNC) is a non-profit agency dedicated...) is a non-profit agency dedicated to the mission of creating nurturing communities by promoting the philosophy of nurturing through parenting programs and information targeted to children, teenagers, adults, families, and the community at large.

Learn more: https://www.nurturingparenting.com/fncnc.html

Family Partner (mental health)

Family partners work to give voice to, and promote recovery and resiliency within, families of children with mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges. They work to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health in schools, faith communities, state agencies and communities. It is a form of family peer support and is recognized by SAMHSASubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services t... as an evidence-based practice.

Learn more: https://www.viahope.org/programs/family-partner-training-and-certification/

Foster Parent (child welfare)

Foster parents are the primary, full-time parents temporarily—for as long as the children reside with them. The amount of time foster parents spend, and the training they receive, varies according to the type of care they are providing.

Learn more: https://www.adoptuskids.org/adoption-and-foster-care/overview/foster-parenting

 Family Service Plan

A Family Service Plan is a written legal document that lays out the supports and services kids with developmental delays need to start catching up. 

It outlines what families need to help kids with early intervention. An IFSPIndividualized Family Service Plan (EI) The Individualized Family Service Plan, or IFSP, is a written plan that will be specially designed for you, your child, and your family that outlines and explai... takes into account kids’ present level of functioning and needs. But because young children develop skills so quickly, it’s key for family members to be involved in supporting development. 

Learn more: https://www.understood.org/articles/en/ifsp-what-it-is-and-how-it-works

Family Support and Stabilization (DCFDepartment of Children and Families The Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect.  In most cases, DCF ...)

The Family Support and Stabilization (FSSFamily Support and Stabilization (DCF) The Family Support and Stabilization (FSS) program provides a range of services aimed at skill-building for parents and youth, strengthening family relationships...) program provides a range of services aimed at skill-building for parents and youth, strengthening family relationships and building a network of community supports and resources in order to promote a safe, stable home life and prevent out of home placement or support families in the reunification process.

Learn more: https://www.helpfamilies.org/whatwedo/fss

Family Support and Stabilization (DCFDepartment of Children and Families The Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect.  In most cases, DCF ...)

The Family Support and Stabilization (FSSFamily Support and Stabilization (DCF) The Family Support and Stabilization (FSS) program provides a range of services aimed at skill-building for parents and youth, strengthening family relationships...) program provides a range of services aimed at skill-building for parents and youth, strengthening family relationships and building a network of community supports and resources in order to promote a safe, stable home life and prevent out of home placement or support families in the reunification process.

Learn more: https://www.helpfamilies.org/whatwedo/fss 

Family Support and Training (CBHIChildren’s Behavioral Health Initiative CBHI partners with child and family serving state agencies, providers, and payers to ensure that services meet the individual needs of the child and family, a...)

Family Support and Training  is provided by Family Partners, who are parents or caregivers with “lived experience” of caring for youth under the age of 21 with special needs. FS&T educates, supports, and coaches the parent/caregiver on how to be an effective advocate for their child. Family Partners help parents/caregivers learn to work with the youth’s service systems. Parents/caregivers will also learn about community support.

Learn more: https://www.mabhaccess.com/CBHI.aspx