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Ibero-American Action League, Inc.
Family Support Unit
817 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14605
Teléfono (716) 256-8900
Fax (716) 256-0120
Are family problems putting you and your children at risk of separation? The Family Support Unit at Ibero can help you.
Ibero's Family Support Unit provides preventive services to Hispanic families whose children are at risk of entering or re-entering the foster care system. It helps families develop needed skills to face daily challenges.
If a family is experiencing any of the following problems, the program may be able to help:
Marital problems
Family violence
Alcohol/substance abuse
Legal problems
Educational problems
Economic problems
Mental or physical health problems
Difficulties in raising children
Lack of information on how to deal with systems and cultural differences
What services are offered?
Intensive family counseling
Crisis intervention
Parenting skills training
Parent support groups
Hispanic homemaker trained to assist in Budgeting, Nutrition, Household chores, Safety precautions
Hispanic respite homes
Coordination of other supportive services
Advocacy for the child and family
Family Support Unit also facilitates the use of:
Medical assistance
Psychiatric counseling
Educational assistance
Financial assistance and counseling
Legal assistance
Emergency aid
Who may receive services from the family support unit?
Hispanic families whose children are at risk of being separated from their parents
Hispanic families who wish to be reunited with their children placed in foster care or institutions
Who provides these services?
Services are provided by Case Managers who speak English and Spanish.
For more information, please contact us at the address above.
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