CHS FIRST: Family Intervention, Resource & Support Team
The CHS FIRST (Family Intervention, Resource & Support Team) team is here to provide you and your family with services and support in Escambia County. CHS FIRST consists of specially trained caseworkers who deliver child-focused, family-centered care by providing in-home services to families in crisis.
Who Qualifies?
Here is a look at who qualifies for the two types of services, Wraparound Services and In Home Support Services.
- WRAP (Intervention & Prevention Services in Escambia County):
- For a family to qualify, they must be assessed by DCF as a high or very high-risk family but the children in the home are deemed to be safe.
- Families with children from ages 0-18
- In-Home Support Services (Intervention & Prevention Services in Escambia County):
- Families are referred by DCF and FFN to CHS for in-home support services
- Families with children from ages 0-18
What to expect?
The CHS FIRST Program provides both Wraparound Services and In-Home Support Services. Here is how referrals happen for each service:
- If you are referred for WRAP services:
- CHS team members will work with you to address your family’s specific needs.
- Some of the services provided include: home visiting (family support), parenting education, developmental stages, life skills (nutrition, hygiene, etc.), crisis assistance, budgeting, home safety, resource support, and service referrals.
- If you are referred for In-Home Support Services:
- CHS will partner with you and your family with the goal of enhancing permanency, safety, and wellbeing of your children.
- Some of the services provided include:
- Daily living skills
- Home safety & maintenance
- Child development
- Basic parenting education & training
- Nutrition
- Vocational skills assistance
- Information & referral
- Community resources
- Money management
- And more!
