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Prevention Case Management

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Stepping in Early to Change the Story
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Stepping in Early to Change the Story
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Guidance Today

to Prevent Crisis Tomorrow

Prevention Case Management is the first step for youth and families to overcome immediate crisis and move into long term stabilization. Through an early intervention family-centered approach, the program provides strength-based assessments and individualized goal plans to set a foundation for success.

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How the Program Helps

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Who We Serve

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How We Help

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The Impact

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How the Program Helps

A boy viewed from behind aiming a slingshot toward a friend in the distance at a sunlit park with large trees, illustrating outdoor recreational activities.

Who We Serve

Youth and families in Douglas County who may be experiencing life challenges that place them in crisis and/or at risk of system involvement. Participation is voluntary and free.

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How We Help

Families are paired with a case manager who helps identify at-risk behaviors and environmental stressors, develop realistic goals and action plans, and access local resources and supportive services.

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The Impact

Youth and families gain healthier coping skills, strengthen communication, and build protective factors, creating stabilization and giving the first solid step toward long term change.

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Practical Support, Long-Term Impact

Practical Support, Long-Term Impact

Case managers support youth and family growth in areas such as:

  • Crisis Reduction and increased stabilization
  • Empowering positive decision-making
  • Improving communication and healthy relationships
  • Strengthening parent-child connections
  • Increasing self-sufficiency and independence
  • Fostering goal setting and building life skills

Case managers support youth and family growth in areas such as:

  • Crisis Reduction and increased stabilization
  • Empowering positive decision-making
  • Improving communication and healthy relationships
  • Strengthening parent-child connections
  • Increasing self-sufficiency and independence
  • Fostering goal setting and building life skills
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A Stronger Path Forward

Starts Today

When youth and families receive guidance early, crises are addressed before they become long standing challenges. Prevention Case Management provides the first step toward helping families move forward with more stability and confidence.

Want to learn more about Prevention Case Management or how to be referred to the program? We’re here to help.

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