The Parenting of Adolescents Program
What does the POA program do?
The Parenting of Adolescents Program equips adolescents and their families in navigating challenging moments in life together by strengthening familial bonds, building on individual and familial strengths, and fostering familial collaboration.
The program provides:
In-home services to youth ages 10 to 18 at risk of being or already involved in the Juvenile Justice System
Intensive family counseling for 16 to 24 weeks using the Multidimensional Family Therapy Model (MDFT).
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is brief parenting support focused on addressing a specific developmentally appropriate, but disruptive behavioral concerns that the parent has for their teen
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) to address specific mental and emotional needs of teens and parents who are struggling to overcome the negative impacts of traumatic events in their lives.
Who Can Refer a Family/Teen to POA?
Parenting of Adolescents receives referrals from concerned parents, Court Counselors, Law Enforcement Officers, Department of Social Services, and other mental health agencies.
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More About The Specific Interventions We offer
Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)
A Comprehensive, Family-Centered Treatment Program for Adolescents and Young Adults
Primary Goals of MDFT:
Substance use treatment
Prevent out-of-home placement
Address areas of functioning for individual family members
Improve problem-solving
Improve family relationships
Multidimensional Family Therapy believes parents are the best medicine for adolescent problems. Most importantly, parents must take action and seek out help for their teen if they’re worried about involvement in drugs, alcohol, illegal activities, or school failure. There is never a downside to reaching out for help.
Request Info or Assistance
If you would like support for your family or a family you are working with, submit a referral below, or contact Cynia Black at (919) 403-8249.