The goal of the Family Development Program is to assist families with reducing the barriers to self-sufficiency through case management, education and linkage to community resources.

The Family Development staff works with entire families on a long-term basis to assist them in realizing their full potential and reach self-sufficiency. Through a systematic approach, staff builds a collaborative relationship with families to teach them the skills needed not only to become self-sufficient but to thrive.

Households are taught coping and intervention skills for dealing with challenging family issues. In collaboration with staff, families learn to identify their family strengths and goals, plan for the achievement of these goals and to identify and address barriers to their goals. They are also informed of resources and procedures within their community that can address their specific needs

including emergency services, family support, physical and emotional health.

The family participates in 6 months to 2 years on-going case management and attend Family Systems, Goal-Setting and Basic Financial Literacy workshops.

The staff works closely with the family to set and achieve goals to reduce barriers to self-sufficiency.

The program is available to Summit County families at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Click below to view income eligibility.

For further information and enrollment assistance, please call the Family Development Office at 330-940-1101.