KidsTLC’s Family Support and Respite services provide comprehensive mental and behavioral health support for children and families through education, connection, and meaningful relief.
From family support and peer groups to planned respite, these services are designed to reduce stress, build resilience, and help families feel supported—during treatment and beyond.
Family Support & Respite Services
CARES Parent Program
CARES – Caregiving Attitudes Reinforced by Education and Support. Many parents and caregivers of youth admitted to KidsTLC’s PRTF have experienced high levels of stress related to parenting and educating children who have experienced early childhood complex trauma.
The CARES program is designed to offer education and support to caregivers and provide networking and support systems through shared peer partnerships.
With support from experienced parent liaisons and KidsTLC professionals, families are given opportunities to seek guidance, discuss personal experiences, share parenting approaches, and benefit from materials presented each week.
Thrive Planned Respite
We are excited to introduce Thrive, our planned respite program designed with the entire family’s wellbeing in mind. Visits are coordinated with referrals from community health partners.
Thrive is more than a program; it is a preventative support system designed to strengthen family resilience. It strives to reduce acute hospitalizations, placement disruptions and caregiver burnout while increasing family feelings of success and hope. Thrive offers goal-oriented breaks for all family members, allowing time to recharge and address challenges more effectively. Learn more about Thrive here!
Family Support Specialists
KidsTLC’s Family Support Specialists enrich the caregiver experience for families and community partners. They provide advocacy, community connections and ongoing support for families with children receiving services on our campus. This role begins with families at intake, continues into successful progression back into the community and “thrives” into next chapters for children and families.
Resources can include services offered by KidsTLC such as individual therapy, medication management, intensive outpatient program (IOP) and planned respite, as well as services provided by other community agencies. This role continues with families to provide support during PRTF treatment, up to six months post discharge (including home visits), resource navigation, and other coordination of care supports and advocacy.
Meet Our Team
- Board Certified Therapists
- Licensed Counselors
- Bilingual Coordinator
- Experienced Parent Facilitators
Payment Options
Currently, there is no fee associated with parent/family support and education services.