FAMILY CRISIS MINISTRY

This ministry area maintains the goal of keeping the family intact as they cope with a variety of issues that may have led to a recent crisis. ICM's services in this ministry area include intense case management for about 90 days that will help the family access local community resources and help them address the issues that they are currently facing. In addition, the primary staff worker may also assist them with parenting techniques, budgeting skills, and equiping them with coping skills that they can utilize if a future crisis may arise.

No fees are charged for these services.
Referrals are received from -

• The family in crisis
• Concerned church staff or members
• Concerned family and friends
• Schools
• Other agencies

Our first desire is to keep families intact during a time of crisis if at all possible. If this is not possible we have the option of Christian Family Foster Care (CFFC) where children are nurtured and loved until they can be reunited with their families. Whether the problem is abuse, neglect, crisis pregnancy, a runaway child, a behavior problem child, a parent's inability to care for their child due to death, illness, lack of ability to parent, or family dysfunction ICM can help. ICM is unique in that the children we serve in Christian Family Foster Care are received directly from the parent or guardian of the child or from a court appointed placement. No DCFS children are served in our program.

We do ask that families to pay for their children's care on an ability to pay basis.

Each foster home is licensed and monitored by ICM, not DCFS. Christian Family Foster Care is not limited by DCFS standards when it comes to religious instruction. We are free to pray, instruct children in Biblical principles and to display Christ's love throughout our daily lives

Important things to know about CFFC

• Guardianship stays with the parent(s)
• Short and long term care is available
• CFFC is family centered
• CFFC is God focused
• Fees are on a sliding scale
• Placements are made as close to home as possible

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June 6 , 2008