Family Services/Early Intervention (EIS)

Jefferson Center’s Early Intervention (EI) Services are provided to parents with mental health challenges who have young children to ensure the health and safety of their children (infants and Pre-school children up to 5 years). The program is also appropriate for other caregivers (e.g. foster parents, daycare centers, Pre-schools). Services which promote resiliency and are parent-centered and strength-based, include: assessment, treatment, consultation, parenting skills training, education, and support.

The Early Intervention Services Team are experienced clinical staff and parent educators who help parents provide a safe and nurturing family environment. Services are designed to expand effective parenting skills and knowledge of appropriate child development through education and support; teach coping skills and how to deal with behavioral problems in a positive manner; help parents to better understand their own physical and emotional health and the importance of family relationships

Jefferson Center is committed to working therapeutically to meet the comprehensive needs of at risk families with children. Therapists provide a wide range of services focused on young children including:

Home Based Treatment Intensive mental health counseling/therapy and education about early brain development is provided for families in the home setting.

Parent Educators The Parent Educator goes into the home and provides parents or caregivers help with parenting skills, developmental milestones, appropriate discipline, the importance of early brain development, school readiness, and accessing community resources

Nurturing Parenting Program The Program is an evidence-based 16-week course designed to build parenting skills as alternatives to abusive parenting and child rearing attitudes and practices. Learn more about Nuturing Parenting Program