Support for families navigating the trials of recovery

Every parent deserves support. After all, strong parents help keep kids safe. We know navigating recovery as a family can be overwhelming, so our Family Intensive Treatment Program is here.

What to expect?

The FIT Program brings together treatment for substance use, parenting support and therapy for the whole family. The program also offers:

in-home parenting classes using Active Parenting Curriculum
SAMHSA anger management education
counseling and treatment for domestic violence and trauma
24/7 support for those in our program at (386) 676-8909

Our team includes: licensed counselors, peer support specialists, case managers and intake specialists.

Who qualifies?

Parents who:

have a substance use disorder
have at least one child aged 0-10
have a child whose been found “unsafe” and is receiving child welfare services (either in home or placed out-of-home)
are working toward family reunification (if the child is in out-of-home care)
are willing – or court ordered – to participate in FIT services.

Ready to get started?

We’re here to help families heal and stay together. To learn more, please contact Clinical Director Kimberly Stratton.

Sponsored by Children’s Home Society of Florida, LSF Health Systems and
the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families.

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