Behavioral Health Support Services

Helping our community navigate parenting, school and programs for children in need behavioral health and autism services.

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PHILADELPHIA FAMILY VOICES

We are family members who have personal experience raising a child with behavioral health challenges or autism. Utilizing our firsthand knowledge of navigating Philadelphia child-serving systems, we provide support to other families so they can become their child’s own best advocates. Are you the parent or caregiver of a child who is struggling?  Philadelphia Family Voices Can Help!  Because every child is wonderful and unique.

Who We Are

Philadelphia Family Voices supports families with children who are facing emotional, social, behavioral and mental health challenges and/or autism. Our Family Peer Support Specialists offer resources, provide advocacy, and help facilitate access to educational, behavioral health, autism, Juvenile Justice and other child welfare services in Philadelphia.

What We Do

Our staff support families with children who are facing emotional, social, behavioral, and mental health challenges and/or autism. We provide 1:1 guidance, both virtually and in-person, to help other families navigate children’s services in Philadelphia more effectively.  All services are provided at no cost to Philadelphia residents.  Let us help in every way we can.

 

PFV Has A new partnership

 

Philadelphia Family Voices is proud to announce our partnership with the Philadelphia Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)!

Under the initiative, Philadelphia Family Voices will bring the parent voice to the advisory board and serve as a co-facilitator for family focus groups, joining with OJJDP and other stakeholders to develop evidence-based prevention and intervention services to prevent young people from entering the juvenile justice system.

Call To Learn More (484) 228-1229 or Complete Our Contact Form.

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Best Job

“I love being able to support my team, making professional connections, and having the ability to use my personal and professional experiences to support families and organizations.”

-Tasha Liggins M.ED

Amazing Services

“The one thing I love about my job is I have the chance to be what I needed during one of the most tumultuous time of my life. Being able to give families the support I needed is the most rewarding part.“

-Marguerite Wills

Services Provided

Hearings

We attend IEP, school meetings, appointments, and court hearings. Let us help your child achieve success in school. It is important to us to work towards the best interests of our youth.

Rights

We provide information about your family and children’s rights. We believe in  advocacy and education surrounding juvenile rights. Working towards promoting the rights and well-being of children.

Goals

We will help you identify and assist with goals based on your family’s needs. We  can help to build healthier families and more resilient communities. Promoting prevention and outreach services.

Court

We will attend Grievance, Complaints hearings and court proceedings with you. We are vigilant advocates for our youth within the judicial system. Speaking up for those in the criminal justice system.

advocacy

We can share advocacy skills and our own personal stories of hope. Advising of social services and assistance programs to improve family function and to maximize the well-being of children.

resources

We can offer training, education, & resources to community groups and organizations. We are knowledgeable about the many ways to help children and families in Philadelphia through workshops, virtual classes & more.

Programs We Can Assist With

Behavior Therapy

Can help identify thought patterns and understand how those thoughts contribute to certain behaviors.

School Therapy

It can help improve self-esteem, less interruption in learning, strengthen the use of a child’s emotions, and increase self-awareness.

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

Early intervention supports families with children, from birth to age five that may have disabilities. 

BEHAVIOR HEALTH PROGRAMS

These programs promote knowledge and the skills necessary to manage emotional and behavioral issues.

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