GEORGIA AVENUE FAMILY SUPPORT COLLABORATIVE
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Mission Statement
The Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative (GAFSC) mission is to support children, youth and families to become healthy, empowered and connected in a multi-cultural community. We envision a diverse community where individuals and families prosper, are invested, are self-reliant and live safe and healthy lives. Our core values include: Compassion; Innovation; Ethical Practice; Accountability; and, Diversity.
About This Cause
Our direct work with families focuses on building protective factors in parents and children, and our community capacity building work increases the skills, knowledge and advocacy ability of residents and partners and strengthens the safety net. This dual approach contributes to family well-being that can be sustained over time with minimal dependence on formal service providers. All of our programs are focused on better outcomes for youth and their families. Program Descriptions Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) - Community-based child-welfare services that reduce risk for families. Services include family support, case management, information and referral, crisis intervention, visitation, housing support, parent education, and community capacity building. Family Rehousing & Stabilization Program (FRSP) - Housing relocation and comprehensive case management focused on access to permanent housing and the development of independent living skills needed for self-sufficiency. Show Up, Stand Out Program (SUSO) - Community-based truancy reduction initiative in partnership with eleven Ward 4 public schools. The program serves children in grades K – 8 with five or more absences and their parents. Activities include school and family engagement, family case management, parenting education, youth character-building groups and family activities. Community School Initiative (CSI) - Following the National Community Schools Model, this initiative, in partnership with Roosevelt Senior High School, is intended to coordinate and align services that address the priority needs of and build the capacity of the students, families and community surrounding the school.