mental health systems, inc
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Mental Health Systems, Inc.
• Program: Family Recovery Center
Oceanside, Ca
• Evaluator: UCSD
What: Increase Involvement of Fathers in Treatment Process
• Improve retention rates and child well being
• Encourages healthy development of father-child relationship
• Provide adequate funding and staff to effectively serve fathers
How: Change Stuff
• Create non-threatening event(s)
• Ask for input
• Provide information
• Change staff schedules
Results
Fathers Involvement
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Baseline Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Program Changes
• Fathers offered conjoint therapy, family class, and supportive services
• FRC invites fathers to visit weekly
• Fathers provide feedback about desired level of involvement in the lives of their child(ren) and family member
Coming Attractions
• Beginning Fall 2009:
• Weekly “Focus on fathering” group
• Curriculum derived from Strengthening Families and Fatherhood Project.
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