Family Preservation

Family Preservation is an intensive home-based service designed to meet the specific needs of individual families whose children are at imminent risk of an out-of-home placement. A team approach is utilized, consisting of a social worker and case associate.

Family Preservation is based upon a philosophy that emphasizes respect for the family strengths and family diversity. Regardless of the family’s dysfunction, culture, etc., a concerted effort is made to build upon the strengths of the family.

To assist the residents and citizens of Prince George’s County we target:

• Families whose children are at an imminent risk of an out-of-home placement due to:
  
• Crisis related to chronic physical or mental illness of a family member;
  
• Environmental crisis ;
  
• High risk of child maltreatment;
  
• Reunification with their children after a foster care placement and needing intensive aftercare services;
  
• Families under court order as a result of neglect or abuse

You may contact the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services’ Family Preservation Division at 301-909-2102.

Interpretation Services are available for Non-English Speaking customers. Please contact one of the Local Offices for assistance.

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