Our Family Preservation Program (FPP)

Staff collaborates with parents with cognitive disabilities to provide assessment and short-term training to families involved with DCYF, the Family Court of RI, or the Safe and Secure Baby Court of RI. Our program’s goal is to increase the number of successful reunifications for families whose children have been placed out of their homes and to reduce the need for out-of-home placements and permanent removal of children.

There is no direct cost to families. The Family Preservation Program is funded through Medicaid, as well as state funds.

Who Is Eligible?

• Parents who have a diagnosis of intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disability, or other neurodevelopmental challenges whose child(ren) are in DCYF care.
• Parents whose children have been reunified and need additional, short-term support during the transition from foster care to home.

Exploring the Family Preservation Program (FPP)

The Groden Center’s Family Preservation Program (FPP) team consists of Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers, Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, and PhD professionals who offer wraparound services for psychoeducation, assessment, individualized treatment planning and implementation, and parent/family training and support.

How to Make a Referral

Parents, pediatricians, visiting nurses or other professionals can refer a child to the FPP.