PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY SUPPORT

Support Services
Family Support Services exist to enhance the evolution of meaningful and effective family involvement in the design, implementation and evaluation of services and supports for children with serious emotional disorders and their families.

Training Program
Training families, professionals and others interested in family involvement, mental health and system change.

Technical Assistance Program
Supporting the growth and individual development of families and the value family voices in system's design implementation and evaluation.

Policy Development Program
Providing timely information about emerging trends in federal and state legislation that impact children with mental health needs and their families.

The support of individuals, families, professional groups and organizations is vital to the function and growth of the Federation in serving the need to these children and their families.

This website is made possible by funding from the Federal Center for Mental Health Services and individual support from families and others across the state of Iowa.