Spurwink Announces New Program for At Risk Families
Spurwink Services was recently awarded a contract by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to implement the Alternative Response Program (ARP) in York and Cumberland Counties. Effective July 1, this program will provide community-based intervention services to families who have been reported to DHHS with allegations of child abuse and/or neglect that is considered to be of low to moderate severity. ARP focuses on the family's strengths and needs with the goal of ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of the children.
“There are a variety of reasons a family may be referred to Child Protective Services,” explained Cynthia Dodge , Ph.D., Spurwink's Director of Clinical Services. “These can include mental health and/or substance abuse problems, domestic violence, financial issues and divorce. Our goal will be to assist families by providing a safety assessment, facilitating the development of a family plan, referring them to resources in the community and providing financial assistance for short-term emergency or critical needs.”
ARP will be part of the Evidence Based Community Practices Division, a new regional approach to service delivery at Spurwink. The Regional Coordinator for York and Cumberland Counties will be Amy Cohan, LCSW, the former Director of Spurwink's Treatment, Evaluation and Diagnostic Clinic in Portland and the Public School Counseling Program.
Contact:
Spurwink Services
899 Riverside Street
Portland, Maine 04103
207-871-1200
1-888-889-3903
info@spurwink.org
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