NFI’s Foundations for Families (FFF) program provides home-based treatment, community-based outreach, comprehensive assessment, counseling, case coordination and crisis intervention services for youth and families.
FFF prides itself on being available to families when they need us, with services available on a scheduled basis and in response to a to an immediate crisis. Treatment approaches are trauma- and evidenced-informed and are highly individualized to meet a family’s unique and dynamic needs. Services are directed toward maximizing strengths, enhancing communication, and equipping family members with the supports, resources and skills needed to effectively address conflict and manage dysregulation. The goal of services is to keep families together while avoiding out-of-home placement. The team provides families with information and referrals to community resources to further enhance their support network.
Foundations for Families staff are highly trained and utilize Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC), an evidence- and trauma-informed clinical framework that supports the caregiving system and assists youth in developing the ability to manage internal states and learn developmental competencies. Staff are also experienced in family engagement, child and adolescent development, serious emotional/behavioral/mental health issues, crisis management and de-escalation skills. Staffing patterns depend on the service being referred for and may include master’s level clinicians, Case Coordinators, Mentors and/or Parent Partners.
Foundations for Families services can operate as a “stand alone” service or can be effectively integrated into larger service plans involving other services and providers such as hospitals, state agencies, outpatient services, residential treatment programs and other community-based programs.
Program Information
- Address: 76 Winter Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
- Age of population: Varies by service
- Length of stay: 3 months to 2 years
- Agency and Stakeholders: Department of Children and Families, Department of Mental Health, MassHealth (MBHP, Tufts and Optum members) and some private pay
For more information please contact:
Heather Ingham, Project Director
heatheringham@nafi.com
(978) 373-1181 Ext. 112
Fax: (978) 532-0349
Services Provided
In Home Therapy
A team-based approach of providing intense therapeutic services in the home to children/youth with behavioral and mental health needs and their families.
Therapeutic Mentoring
A mentor works one on one with a child/youth whose behavioral health could benefit from support and coaching to improve daily living, social, communication, behavioral and problem-solving skills.
(Above services available to youth under the age of 21 who are MassHealth Members with insurance through MBHP, TUFTS or OPTUM and/or private insurance that provides IHT/TM under BHCA.)
Flexible Support Services
A team-based approach of providing intense therapeutic services in the home to children/youth with behavioral and mental health needs and their families. Teams can be composed of any combination of a clinician, family partner, and/or therapeutic support person. Services are adapted to the family system, ranging from clinical assessment to support and coaching aimed at improving daily living, social, communication, behavioral and problem-solving skills.
(Above services available to youth referred by the Department of Mental Health)
Outreach and Tracking
A tracker assists youth in developing healthy and productive coping skills, improving relationships with family, peers, community, and schools, and improving other aspects of their daily living including being responsible for their time.
Family Stabilization
A team-based approach providing treatment, structure and support at home and in the community to families of at-risk youth to strengthen and maintain the family’s ability to provide a safe and nurturing caregiving environment.
Parent Aide
A parent partner works one on one with the caregiver using their own life experience to inform interventions including parent support, coaching, skill training, and psycho-education.
In-Home Substance Abuse
A 12-week psycho-educational program, with a master’s level clinician, focused on relapse prevention and community supports. We offer a relapse prevention plan and child safety plan, education and counseling around substance use issues, an education around the different levels of community supports and daily/weekly case coordination.
(Above services available to individuals referred by the Department of Children and Families)
Program Mission
“We are highly qualified team of professionals dedicated to providing evidence-based clinical services to adults, children, and families within their home communities. We strive to empower all clients by identifying and strengthening skills, providing education, creating independence, and improving family connections. Together we help build strong foundations.”