Family Preservation

Family Preservation Services provide intensive family support to children and families at risk of abuse or neglect, monitoring the well-being of children while addressing factors that place children at-risk of out-of-home placement. Services include: Family Preservation, Intact Family Services, Extended Family Support Services, Protective Services and In-Home Services.

Key Outcomes and Statistics:

  • Kids Hope United served 1,879 clients in Family Preservation Services in FY07.
  • 97 percent of families served were able to remain safely together, and 97.5 percent of families were free from reports of abuse or neglect.

Our Success:
In 2003, Leah was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Faced with losing her 4- and 5-year-old daughters, Leah entered the Family Preservation Program. After her first attempt at treatment, Leah's caseworker found her once again in possession of drugs and helped Leah enroll in intensive rehab and recovery programs. Leah's caseworker continued to offer support during her treatment, helping her get to counseling, court appointments and doctor visits. With help from the Family Preservation Program, Leah has maintained sobriety for nearly two years. She moved in with her parents, attended business school and, in October 2006, received a degree in business administration. Her daughters are enrolled in Head Start and thriving. Overcoming methamphetamine has not been easy, but Leah continues striving for a successful career, looking for love and caring for her girls. In every way, Leah is winning the battle over addiction.