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ABA and Play is a program run by our ABA team designed to provide effective early support to young children. Our team utilizes a small group setting that promotes learning and skill development through group interaction and individualized goals. ABA and Play is for children ages 3-5. These small group sessions take place three days per week for two hours per session.
Adult ServicesChild Guidance offers Adult Services for anyone over the age of 21 in need of residential or social care.
Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention ProgramsChild Guidance provides ATOD prevention programming for both Delaware and Montgomery Counties.
Applied Behavior Analysis ServicesChildren experiencing developmental delays with no consistent method of communication can lash out and develop serious or regularly occurring problem behaviors.
Autism Friendly BusinessesA list of Autism friendly businesses!
Case ManagementThis stand-alone service assists children and families with mental health needs to achieve success through their treatment journey. Families are empowered with education, support to access resources, and guidance in making informed choices. Case Management works to maximize an individual and family’s ability to live independently and productively in the community.
Community Mental Health ResourcesAs a community mental health provider, we are committed to sharing resources to organizations and agencies offering supportive and beneficial services to our communities. Here are a few of our partners and recommended organizations!
CREATE is a year round, innovative group outpatient service for children and young adults with autism. Participants build social and communication skills, improve problem solving and emotional regulation, and enhance flexibility and motivation. In CREATE, we help participants make and maintain friendships, enhance communication skills, develop emotional flexibility and regulation, and work with your family in order to maintain progress and growth.
Elementary SchoolChild Guidance offers a licensed, private Special Education School for children in grades K-8 who are struggling in their public school classroom. Our school is a structured academic environment with a strong emphasis on social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Family FirstFamily First is a 32 week process. Your family is assigned a team of two Master’s level clinicians who work closely with you in the home, school and community to address not only your child’s emotional struggles but the larger systemic issues contributing to your concerns.
Functional Family TherapyFFT is an evidence-based short-term intervention program for youth 11-18 years old. This intensive program averages 12 to 14 sessions over three to five months. Therapists provide services that are conducted in the home, school, and community in order to provide the most effective and beneficial support for long-term change.
High Fidelity WraparoundChild Guidance Resource Centers' High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) program is a supportive program for youth with behavioral health struggles and complex systemic needs. The process works to keep families together in their own homes by teaching them ways to plan for their needs and eliminate the risk for out of home placement. HFW is a youth-guided and family-driven process that helps families meet basic needs, strengthen support networks, and empower participants to change their future.
Intensive Behavioral Health Services (Formerly BHRS)IBHS is a community-based service that occurs across the home, school, and/or community settings. We work with you and your family in addressing behavioral health needs by using strength-based goals.
Intensive Family Coaching (IFC)In-home service for preschoolers and young children (ages 2.5-7) exhibiting disruptive behaviors such as noncompliance, temper tantrums, aggression, hyperactivity, and disrespect of authority and their caregivers.
Multi-Systemic TherapyMulti-Systemic Therapy (MST) is an evidence based intervention created for adolescents aged 12-17 years who struggle with chronic, delinquent behavior and/or severe emotional issues. This 3-5 month program supportively and proactively addresses troublesome behaviors and helps your child and family move in a positive direction. MST focuses on the caregiver as the center for change. By empowering the caregiver, building natural supports, and setting expectations, you can shift the family system and lead the entire family to positive growth and change.
Multisystemic Therapy - Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN)Multi-Systemic Therapy-Child Abused and Neglect (MST-CAN) is an evidence based treatment created for children ages 6-17 years and families that come under the guidance of Child Protective Services (CPS) due to physical abuse and/or neglect. While traditionally, treatment for children experiencing abuse or neglect is focused on the individual. However, research shows that the factors leading to physical abuse and neglect are complex and interconnected, involving family, schools, and communities. MST-CAN provides a holistic approach to keep the child safe and work toward healing the family.
Outpatient Counseling & Medication ManagementOutpatient services are in-office (or telehealth) sessions with a therapist - they can be group sessions, individual, or family. Whether your child is struggling with emotional, social, developmental or behavioral issues, our outpatient department is here to help. We have over 64 years of experience helping children and families heal, grow, and thrive.
Parent Child Interaction TherapyDid you know you can change your child's behavior for the better and strengthen the parent-child bond simply through the power of play? Tantrums, noncompliance, and aggression can be overwhelming for caregivers and lead to difficulty in the home, school, and community. PCIT is an evidence-based model for children ages 2-7 years that enhances parent-child connection and leads with positive praise and play.
Pivotal Response TreatmentPivotal Response Treatment (PRT) is an evidence-based outpatient program that helps children with autism or developmental delays develop the skills they need while also supporting the caregiver and family throughout the therapeutic process. Children diagnosed with autism and/or PDD are often challenged by language, play, social, and behavioral issues. PRT provides the flexibility and support during your child’s critical years of development.
School-Based Counseling ServicesIntegrating mental healthcare within school and other community services leads to powerful outcomes. We offer school-based outpatient services within a variety of school districts. Our expert therapists work with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to provide caring mental health support and increase a holistic understanding of students and families needs so they can thrive both in school and at home.
Truancy and Delinquency Prevention PartnershipRegular attendance in school is an important factor in your child's achievement and success. Missing just two days of school each month increases the likelihood of drop out. We know, however, that truancy is often a symptom of stress and need in that sutdent's life. Our Truancy and Delinquency Prevention Partnership can identify the issue and help families develop the tools and resources for their students to return to school and reach their potential.
ABA and Play is a program run by our ABA team designed to provide effective early support to young children. Our team utilizes a small group setting that promotes learning and skill development through group interaction and individualized goals. ABA and Play is for children ages 3-5. These small group sessions take place three days per week for two hours per session.
Adult ServicesChild Guidance offers Adult Services for anyone over the age of 21 in need of residential or social care.
Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention ProgramsChild Guidance provides ATOD prevention programming for both Delaware and Montgomery Counties.
Applied Behavior Analysis ServicesChildren experiencing developmental delays with no consistent method of communication can lash out and develop serious or regularly occurring problem behaviors.
Autism Friendly BusinessesA list of Autism friendly businesses!
Case ManagementThis stand-alone service assists children and families with mental health needs to achieve success through their treatment journey. Families are empowered with education, support to access resources, and guidance in making informed choices. Case Management works to maximize an individual and family’s ability to live independently and productively in the community.
Community Mental Health ResourcesAs a community mental health provider, we are committed to sharing resources to organizations and agencies offering supportive and beneficial services to our communities. Here are a few of our partners and recommended organizations!
CREATE is a year round, innovative group outpatient service for children and young adults with autism. Participants build social and communication skills, improve problem solving and emotional regulation, and enhance flexibility and motivation. In CREATE, we help participants make and maintain friendships, enhance communication skills, develop emotional flexibility and regulation, and work with your family in order to maintain progress and growth.
Elementary SchoolChild Guidance offers a licensed, private Special Education School for children in grades K-8 who are struggling in their public school classroom. Our school is a structured academic environment with a strong emphasis on social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Family FirstFamily First is a 32 week process. Your family is assigned a team of two Master’s level clinicians who work closely with you in the home, school and community to address not only your child’s emotional struggles but the larger systemic issues contributing to your concerns.
Functional Family TherapyFFT is an evidence-based short-term intervention program for youth 11-18 years old. This intensive program averages 12 to 14 sessions over three to five months. Therapists provide services that are conducted in the home, school, and community in order to provide the most effective and beneficial support for long-term change.
High Fidelity WraparoundChild Guidance Resource Centers' High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) program is a supportive program for youth with behavioral health struggles and complex systemic needs. The process works to keep families together in their own homes by teaching them ways to plan for their needs and eliminate the risk for out of home placement. HFW is a youth-guided and family-driven process that helps families meet basic needs, strengthen support networks, and empower participants to change their future.
Intensive Behavioral Health Services (Formerly BHRS)IBHS is a community-based service that occurs across the home, school, and/or community settings. We work with you and your family in addressing behavioral health needs by using strength-based goals.
Intensive Family Coaching (IFC)In-home service for preschoolers and young children (ages 2.5-7) exhibiting disruptive behaviors such as noncompliance, temper tantrums, aggression, hyperactivity, and disrespect of authority and their caregivers.
Multi-Systemic TherapyMulti-Systemic Therapy (MST) is an evidence based intervention created for adolescents aged 12-17 years who struggle with chronic, delinquent behavior and/or severe emotional issues. This 3-5 month program supportively and proactively addresses troublesome behaviors and helps your child and family move in a positive direction. MST focuses on the caregiver as the center for change. By empowering the caregiver, building natural supports, and setting expectations, you can shift the family system and lead the entire family to positive growth and change.
Multisystemic Therapy - Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN)Multi-Systemic Therapy-Child Abused and Neglect (MST-CAN) is an evidence based treatment created for children ages 6-17 years and families that come under the guidance of Child Protective Services (CPS) due to physical abuse and/or neglect. While traditionally, treatment for children experiencing abuse or neglect is focused on the individual. However, research shows that the factors leading to physical abuse and neglect are complex and interconnected, involving family, schools, and communities. MST-CAN provides a holistic approach to keep the child safe and work toward healing the family.
Outpatient Counseling & Medication ManagementOutpatient services are in-office (or telehealth) sessions with a therapist - they can be group sessions, individual, or family. Whether your child is struggling with emotional, social, developmental or behavioral issues, our outpatient department is here to help. We have over 64 years of experience helping children and families heal, grow, and thrive.
Parent Child Interaction TherapyDid you know you can change your child's behavior for the better and strengthen the parent-child bond simply through the power of play? Tantrums, noncompliance, and aggression can be overwhelming for caregivers and lead to difficulty in the home, school, and community. PCIT is an evidence-based model for children ages 2-7 years that enhances parent-child connection and leads with positive praise and play.
Pivotal Response TreatmentPivotal Response Treatment (PRT) is an evidence-based outpatient program that helps children with autism or developmental delays develop the skills they need while also supporting the caregiver and family throughout the therapeutic process. Children diagnosed with autism and/or PDD are often challenged by language, play, social, and behavioral issues. PRT provides the flexibility and support during your child’s critical years of development.
School-Based Counseling ServicesIntegrating mental healthcare within school and other community services leads to powerful outcomes. We offer school-based outpatient services within a variety of school districts. Our expert therapists work with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to provide caring mental health support and increase a holistic understanding of students and families needs so they can thrive both in school and at home.
Truancy and Delinquency Prevention PartnershipRegular attendance in school is an important factor in your child's achievement and success. Missing just two days of school each month increases the likelihood of drop out. We know, however, that truancy is often a symptom of stress and need in that sutdent's life. Our Truancy and Delinquency Prevention Partnership can identify the issue and help families develop the tools and resources for their students to return to school and reach their potential.