Developmental Educational Assistance Program
D.E.A.P.
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Developmental Educational Assistance Program D.E.A.P.
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In-Home Program The primary objectives of In-Home Services is to help families develop their own strengths and thereby break the potential cycle of abuse and neglect. Emphasis is placed on building parenting and related skills that provide alternative responses to life's burdens. Partnership also provides supervised visitation, family group conferencing, preventative services, support for primary caregivers, and reunification services. Support activities are designed to foster increased family independence and decreased dependence on existing service systems. How to make referral or access services?
DEAP Provides services in the following counties: Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Powder River, Prairie, Rosebud, Treasure, and Wibaux. The contact individual for In-Home services is:
All referrals come to us from the Department of Family Services. These are usually open CPS cases. However, individuals who feel they need help may voluntarily call the Department asking for assistance, and may be referred to DEAP's In-Home Services.
The risk factors that may indicate a family needs help are: Poverty level household income Basic needs unmet (food, clothing, warmth, medical care) Inadequate, unsafe, or unstable housing Social isolation / lack of social supports Education less than 12 year and no GED Abuse between adult partners suspected or known Substance abuse suspected or known Serious emotional problems of parent Parent abused as a child Poor parenting / coping skills Special needs or characteristics among children requiring special parent skills Inadequate prenatal care, premature birth, low birth weight, substance abuse during pregnancy Physical handicap, developmental or behavioral disorder among children
Supervised Visitation Services help to foster: Identifying your family strengths Learning positive parenting skills Learning what to expect from your kids at each step in their growth Learning what to expect of yourself as a parent Enjoying greater trust and affection between you and your children Building individual and family communication skills
In-Home Services help to foster: Identifying your family strengths Learning positive parenting skills Learning what to expect from your kids at each step in their growth Learning what to expect of yourself as a parent Enjoying greater trust and affection between you and your children Building individual and family communication skills Learning housekeeping, homemaking, and organizational skills Getting help connecting with your community Learning how to better manage the stresses and strains of parenting
Links to Related Sites:
Montana Virtual Human Services Pavilion
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Connecting with individuals, families and communities. Adult Supported Living Services Child Care Resource & Referral Community Supports Evaluation & Diagnosis Services Family Education & Support IDEA Infant & Toddler |
