The Family Development concept
considers the needs and goals of each family member both individually and as a
whole. Through lengthy and intensive case-management, the family is enabled to
make positive progress toward a thriving environment in all areas of life. The
process involves a commitment from both the family and the worker, mutual
respect, and open communication. The program is available to any family in
Cattaraugus County. It is free of charge. Referrals from other agencies are
welcome.
- A Family Assessment which
addresses ten elements of life functions is completed.
- At risk areas are first tackled
and stabilized.
- A plan is developed which
outlines the steps necessary to work toward the family goals.
Individual plans are coordinated
for each family member as needed.
SERVICES
PROVIDED:
- Assessment
- Evaluation
- Coordination of
Services
- Advocacy
- Budgeting
- Relocation
Assistance
- Transportation
- Landlord/Tenant
Mediation
- Regular Home
Visits
- Life Skills
Education
- Decision-making
Support
- Visioning and
Goal Setting
- Schooling/Job
Search Assistance
- Health
Services
- Home
Ownership
- Family
Relations
- Placement
Prevention
- Utility /
Rent Assistance
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:
- The HUD HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF
CARE assists over 150 homeless households annually to find and maintain
safe and permanent housing. We provide case
management, stability, self-sufficiency, and permanent housing
solutions.
- The HIP HOMELESS INTERVENTION
PROGRAM also assists over 150 households annually to prevent
homelessness by providing emergency assistance and Family
Development case management.
- The FEMA EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS assist families with up to one month's payment of rent, mortgage, or
utilities to prevent eviction, foreclosure, or utility shutoff.
- HEAP FUEL ASSISTANCE provides
seasonal fuel application assistance and outereach services
for those under the age of 60 and those not currently on any
public assistance.
- Family Development offers
education and assessment classes to help individuals identify their
strengths.
- Last year, over 175 individuals
who were enrolled in a Family Development program and identified lack of
employment as a barrier to self-sufficiency were able to find
employment.
- All tenants of the Jefferson
House Apartments and the SRO Derby receive support services from Family
Development to help them move toward self-sufficiency.
- CCA also has partnered with
the SALVATION ARMY to
offer vouchers for emergency relief to those in need to pay
for food, clothing, prescriptions, and more.
YOUTH PROGRAMS:
- FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS TOGETHER
(FAST) is a school based and family based approach to
preventing out-of-home placement of at-risk youth.
Referrals are generated from the Juvenile Needs Task Force.
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