CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INITIATIVE

Rita Allen Harris, Director
3050 Spruce Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Phone: 609 569 0376           
Fax: 609 569 9164

Services Available

• Family, Individual & Group Counseling
• Mobile Medic
• Juvenile Justice Diversion Services
• Health Education
• Consumer Credit Counseling Service
• Resume Preparation
• Educational Groups & Anger Management
• WIC
• Parenting Classes & Early Childhood Development Program (PAT)
• Youth Services
• Recreation
• Drug & Alcohol Counseling
• Mediation
• Employment Assistance
• CEAS (Emergency Assistance)

Mission

The Mission of the Egg Harbor Township Family Center is to promote, support and make accessible services to ensure healthy families and healthy child development. By encompassing a holistic approach, the center addresses various needs of families. Family Service Association operates the Egg Harbor Township Family Center.

The Egg Harbor Township Community Center is a community based site which serves as a central point of contact where families can access multiple services.

Case Management

The Community Center Resource Counselor provides a comprehensive assessment of the client's needs and problems and makes appropriate suggestions for services within the Community Center or elsewhere. The Resource Counselor also helps the client gain access and locate these services and, when appropriate, serves as an advocate for the client's rights.

The Resource Counselor is responsible for case management and case coordination for services that are of a non-medical nature, inclusive of but not limited to mental health, substance abuse counseling, housing assistance and information and referral services.

Medical Care

Outpatient Counseling Services

Outpatient counseling services are offered to individuals, couples and families who need the help of someone who is specially trained to understand the many problems that affect people in our contemporary society. Counseling sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each person and are available by appointment. Counseling is available through the operating agency.

Youth Program

Various scheduled ongoing youth and family programs take place at the community center including:

• Tutoring
• Game room with computer & pool table
• Educational Programs
• Teen Discussion Groups
• Free Trips

Fees

Fees are based on ability to pay. No one is refused services because of lack of funds. Some services are available at no cost to those eligible for them. Health insurance and Medicaid payments are accepted.

Confidentiality

The privacy of all persons who seek help is respected and services are provided confidentially.