Services
Attachment evaluations and therapeutic services
Intervention Assessment & Therapeutic Intervention
This relationship-based therapeutic intervention begins with a video-recorded assessment of child attachment patterns and emotional needs. The assessment results are then used to tailor treatment to the specific needs of the family. Our therapists work directly with parents (e.g., biologic, foster, adoptive, & grandparents), blending therapy and education about child development, trauma, attachment, and emotion regulation.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
We offer outpatient therapy for the children (ages 3-18) of parents who are participating in our intensive therapeutic intervention. Informed by developmental needs, presenting concerns, and results from the family’s attachment assessment, this service utilizes a variety of age-appropriate approaches. The two Secure Child therapists will work together to form a cohesive approach that is best suited for addressing the specific needs of both the child/adolescent and the parent(s).
Consultation and Training
We provide consultation for social work staff, administrators, CSA coordinators, and other child welfare professionals to support decision-making around clinical questions, intervention planning, and policy issues related to attachment, trauma, and child development
Individual Parent Education
This ten-hour course is for parents experiencing mild to moderate stress with their child and is aimed at providing education in the fundamentals of attachment processes, trauma, and child development. It can be broadly applied to the special needs of children with histories of loss, maltreatment and trauma.
Attachment-Caregiving Evaluation
This evaluation identifies the child’s attachment patterns and emotional needs, the parent’s caregiving patterns, and the goodness of fit within the parent-child relationship. Results can be used to address questions regarding placement, reunification, visitation, custody, CPS issues, and intervention needs. The evaluation is especially important for questions about the viability and healing potential of any given parent-child relationship. The evaluation includes a written report and, if requested, a meeting to review results and recommendations with one of our evaluators. Results can also be used as a starting point for the therapeutic intervention.
Attachment Evaluation & Consultation
This service includes an attachment evaluation and a followup consultation with our evaluators. It is intended for parents who are interested in understanding their child’s attachment patterns and are wanting to learn ways to influence and improve their relationship with their child.
How services are funded
Families can access our services by partnering with a case manager to use community resources such as the Children’s Services Act (CSA) or Adoption Subsidy, or families can pay directly for our services. We are happy to discuss funding options during our free intake process. We do not accept insurance or Medicaid.
Parents
If you are a parent we invite you to email or call us to see if our service is a good fit for your family.
Professionals | Caseworkers
If you are a professional that works with families please email or call to set up a free consultation.