Intervention Services

Youth ages 11 to 18 and their families who have been referred by the juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare system for behavioral or emotional problems.

You reside in any of the following Kansas or Missouri counties:

• Kansas Counties: Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Bourbon, Brown, Chase, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Crawford, Dickinson, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Harvey, Jackson, Jefferson, Jewell, Johnson, Labette, Leavenworth, Lincoln, Linn, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, McPherson, Miami, Mitchell, Montgomery, Morris, Nemaha, Neosho, Osage, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Republic, Riley, Saline, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Washington, Wilson, Woodson, and Wyandotte (referral source and criteria may vary by location)
• Missouri Counties: Jackson and some areas of Clay and Platte (depending on location)

During FFT, families participate in sessions for 12-14 weekly sessions (the frequency per week and length of each session varies based on each individual family’s needs). Once completed, families can request FFT “booster sessions” for additional support.

FFT consists of three major phases: engagement and motivation, behavior change, and generalization. Each phase has its own goals, focus, and intervention strategies.

Phase 1: Engagement and Motivation

During this phase, each family member will complete an initial assessment. We will collaborate with you to enhance family members’ perception of therapy and create a positive motivational context to decrease family hostility, conflict, and blame. During this time, your therapist will demonstrate their sincere desire to listen, help, and respect the entire family. In therapy, your therapist will work with the whole family to identify negative interaction patterns and introduce positive alternatives to replace them.

Phase 2: Behavior Change

During this phase, the family will work together to develop and implement family-specific change plans. Change plans are created with the family’s weaknesses and opportunities –, as well as each individual’s skills and strengths – kept in mind. The reason for new behaviors will be briefly explained, followed by family practice of new skills.   Your therapist will provide coaching and support while working on skills such as communication tools that align with your family’s goals.

Phase 3: Generalization

The primary goals in this phase are to extend the improvements made during Behavior Change into multiple areas and to plan for future challenges. This can include focusing on specific interventions that your family should continue to practice even after completing the FFT program and developing a plan for relapse prevention. They will also provide resources for ongoing support, such as outpatient counseling, as determined by each family’s unique situation.

Upon completion, your family will have stronger communication skills, effective parenting responses to inappropriate behaviors, and a strategy for managing other challenges that may occur in the future. Additionally, you can expect to receive a follow-up within 60 days of being discharged from the FFT program.

Our team eliminates barriers to receiving therapy, such as transportation and childcare, by offering in-home sessions during the day, evening, or weekend. If you have any barriers to care, please let your therapist know. Otherwise, please contact us to learn more or make a referral:

Kansas:

• [email protected] 

Missouri:

• (816) 501-8167
• [email protected]

• Families have been referred by a Missouri Children’s Division office.
• Families live in the 48 counties we serve.
• The safety concerns that brought the child into care have been resolved.
• The child has had regular contact with the family (visits).
• Both the family and children are willing to participate in services.
• Family Court agrees with the child returning home with IFRS.

Eastern Missouri Region

• Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Franklin, Gasconade, Howard, Jefferson, Lincoln, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Osage, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, St. Charles, and Warren counties.

Western Missouri Region

• Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Clinton, Cooper, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Putnum, Ray, Saline, Sullivan and Worth counties.

To make a referral, email [email protected] or call 816-508-1609.

Education

• Support with completing high school or obtaining a GED
• College/Trade school preparation
• Financial literacy
• Life Skills Training
• Driver’s Education

Jobs

• Job Readiness
• Job attainment skills
• Apprenticeship participation

Connections

• Health/Therapeutic Services
• Medication Management
• Drug/Alcohol Abuse Services
• Disability Services
• Transgender Services

Build Trybe

Build Trybe is a mentorship community that builds health and independence and empowers youth with employable skills in the culinary, construction, and horticulture trades.

Learn More About Build Trybe

The Pathways Transitional Living program is currently available in Kansas and Missouri. In Missouri, it operates in Kansas City, Grandview, Raytown, and Clay County, MO. In Kansas, it operates in Kansas City, KS.

Independent Apartment:

• Independent apartment living for Missouri teens and young adults in Kansas City Participants include young parents with kids and non-married couples.
• Minimal Supervision; High Independence

Shared Apartment Complex:

• Shared apartment living and support for Kansas teens and young adults.
• Low Supervision, High Independence; Roommates

Transition House:

• Shared housing and support for Kansas or Missouri teens and young adults.
• Medium Supervision, Medium Independence; Roommates

Beginning counseling is a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself, no matter what challenges you may be facing. And while it does produce positive results, it is not magic. It requires commitment and patience. So what can you expect?

1. You will be in a safe space where you can let your guard down and be yourself.
2. You will be respected and heard.
3. You will get to know yourself better.
4. Sometimes you may feel uncomfortable, but don’t give up—it’s part of the process.

Anyone of any age in the Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas is eligible for our services. For those outside the metro areas, teletherapy may also be an option. 

While we accept some private insurance and sometimes accept Medicaid, we are also sensitive to financial stress. That’s why we offer a variety of payment options. Some locations offer a sliding-scale fee based on your gross yearly income, and others offer various funding options depending on the service. In addition, many of our programs receive grant funding that covers funding for services for individuals and families under certain conditions. Even if you are uninsured, we may be able to assist you.