children + family services
Family is the cornerstone of our society and children are the greatest asset. Some families are strained by difficult situations while others want to overcome personal obstacles to be better parents- our services can help. Whether the family has one parent, one income, or is a grandmother raising her grandson, our intention is to provide the support needed so that the family unit is strong and long-lasting.
Our programs help support health, behavioral, emotional, learning, and safety so that our children can grow to achieve academic and personal success. Every child deserves a promising future and every family deserves a chance today.
Below is is a list of our Children and Family Services. Click on the 
icon to view contact information for services in each county.
PALS (Peace--A Learned Solution)
Of Providence House Domestic Violence Services
Helps children ages 3-12 who have been exposed to domestic abuse to heal through various forms of creative arts.
IFSS (Intensive Family Support Services)
Of Behavioral Health Services
Provides single-family consultation, psycho-educational and family support groups, respite care, advocacy, and service linkage to families of the seriously mentally ill.
Partners in Recovery New Choices
Of Behavioral Health Services
Intensive outpatient program for adolescents ages 13 through 17 who have substance abuse and/or school issues. Transportation provided to and from services.
Family Care Program
Of Children and Family Services
Addictions intervention services for parents whose children are under child protection supervision due to abuse or neglect.
El Centro
Of Children and Family Services
The Family Resource Center (El Centro) is a multi-family community support and building program, specifically focused on meeting the needs of Latino families in Mercer County. English / Español
Family Growth Program
Of Children and Family Services
Offers specialized treatment services for family violence, child abuse and neglect for children and families under child protection supervision due to abuse or neglect.
Natural Parent Support Program
Provides intensive clinical case management services to families and kinship systems identified by DYFS as candidates for reunification.
Milepost
Of Children and Family Services
Provides treatment and support services for high risk children and youth who have demonstrated behavioral problems.
MRSS (Mobile Response and Stabilization Services)
Of Children and Family Services
Available 24/7 for children and families that are experiencing non-psychiatric crises. Intervenes in family crises that may result in the child being removed from his/her home or community setting and then arranges for services to help stabilize the living situation.
Supervised Visitation
Of Children and Family Services
Provides professionally supervised visits between children and non-custodial parents. Families are generally referred by the Court. Services include observation and monitoring by trained supervisors.
Beacon House
Of Children and Family Services
Transitional group home for homeless youth ages 17-21. Individual and group counseling is afforded on-site.
Monmouth Counseling Program
Of Children and Family Services
Mental health counseling for children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral challenges. Psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring available as an adjunct to counseling services. Medicaid and sliding scale accepted.