Family Supports and
​Mental Health

Family Skill Building (FSB) Program

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• Community Based Flexible Supports: CBFS 
• Assistance & support to individuals and families with mental health issues
• Provide opportunities for individuals to become self sufficient
• Help individuals focus on recovery ​–“a way of living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life” in their communities
• Develop a plan with the individuals that foster recovery​
• Meet immediate medial, psychiatric and/or housing needs of the individual

Referrals by the Department of Mental Health

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• Offer assistance & support to families in keeping their children safely at home and in the community
  
• Provide opportunities for parents to develop & improve parenting skills
  
• Assist in addressing the health, nutrition, & safety needs of the family & children
  
• Develop a plan to assist parents in achieving service goals & to meet the family’s needs
  
• Work with individuals on budgeting, money management & maximizing their incomes.
  
• Advocate for the well-being and rights of all children and families 
  

Referrals received from The Department of Children and Families (DCF)

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We Are
Patrica Brown, FSB Program Coordinator​,  pbrown@mlkjrfamilyservices.org