Family Support Centers: Counseling and Resources for Families in Tacoma & Pierce County

Child & Family Guidance Center partners with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD), Child Protective Service (CPS), Tacoma School District, and Family Support Partnership (FSP) to provide a number of programs. Our goal is to provide support to families that promotes mutual respect, open communication, and joint problem solving, while valuing and building on family strengths. We also provide at-risk families information, support and skills they need to raise healthy, productive citizens.

Through the Family Support Centers we offer:

· Alternative Response System: CPS refers families that have “low risk” allegations of abuse and/or neglect. Services are available up to 90 days to help decrease risk factors, and increase safety and stability for families.

· Readiness to Learn: Readiness to Learn is offered to families in collaboration with local schools to assist in reducing barriers that hinder their children’s success in school. Services are directed towards promoting school readiness, attendance and achievement.

· Healthy Families: Healthy Families provides parenting education and support to pregnant parents and families with children up to 5 years of age. Services are offered to promote healthy development and family stability.

Maternity Support Services (MSS):

Behavioral Health Specialists work with pregnant women and provide the following services:

· Assure that the mother and their environment have been fully assessed including strengths and areas for psychosocial intervention

· Direct interventions and outcomes (Medical coupons are required for this service. Pregnant women, doctors, and other service providers can refer.)

Goals of the Family Support Centers include:

Finding practical solutions to problems
Growth and development
Connecting with community resources
Learning stress management skills
Improving communication skills
Working toward improving relationship skills
Improving parenting skills
Teaching self care

Locations

Eastside Family Support Center

3569 East Roosevelt Ave 98404

253-627-7368

Bethel Family Support Center

18020 B ST

Spanaway, WA 98307

253-683-6850

Hilltop Family Center

2141 South J Street 98405

253-571-4933

McKinley Family Support Center

3702 McKinley Ave 98404

253-571-2380

If you have questions about our Family Support Centers, please call one of the above locations, or Tamie Nielson at (253) 565-4484. We will provide you with the help you and your family need.