Bethany's
Innovations Case Work Program provides a range of support for families
who are experiencing significant difficulty in caring for their
children. The program provides an environment that meets all their
needs by providing timely intervention for families at risk of entering
or re-entering the Child Protection system.
Working
in collaboration with other local services to support and strengthen
families and their links with the community, the program also provides
longer-term case management support to families on an assertive
outreach basis.
The
Innovations Case Work Program is a key component of the Bethany
Family Support Innovations program and is funded by the
Department of Human
Services
Services
provided
The Casework Team offers a broad range of assistance, which includes
practical in-home support, access to services, child behavior management,
parent-child interaction, parenting strategies, outreach support
and casework intervention.
The
program also provides access to a range of child and parenting focused
groups, trained and skilled volunteer workers who provide additional
in-home support, limited brokerage assistance to meet children’s
needs as well as parenting goals and specialist assistance to parents
with intellectual and or learning difficulties.
The
Disability Case Management Program has been incorporated into this
area, providing the full range of casework services to parents who
have an intellectual disability or supporting families who have
a child with an intellectual disability which is impacting
upon the family functioning.
Access
The program is voluntary and available for families with a child
under the age of 18 who are facing significant difficulties in meeting
the child’s needs.
Referrals
can be from a wide range of services including self-referral, other
Community Support Organisations, Schools, GP’s, Department
of Human Services, Family Support Services and Disability Services.
Should
you require assistance or are working with a family who you believe
could benefit from this program call the Barwon Coordinated Intake
Services on 1300 55 1948
For
all enquiries regarding this program please contact
Kathryn
Howe
Executive Manager
Family Choices
5278
8122
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