Intensive Family Services

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Overview

A wraparound program helping students and families build positive support systems

The Intensive Family Program (IFS) is a wraparound program that helps students and families build positive support systems. Now offering a virtual option, IFS uses a comprehensive and proven behavioral health model for students and families who need intensive therapeutic services in San Diego County. Our culturally and trauma-informed experts help students stay safe in their home, school, and improve family well-being.

Individualized & Family Services

  • Conveniently provided in a youth’s home, school, or community (virtual option now available)
  • Case management, skills training, family therapy, and crisis intervention
  • Highly customized planning process
  • Goal setting for the entire family
  • Focus on social emotional IEP goals
  • Respect and honor of all family compositions

Team of Experts

  • Intensive family therapist, parent, and youth coaches
  • Implement evidence-based therapies tailored to family’s needs
  • Build on the individual strengths of child and family
  • Maintain regular communication with child’s school and treatment team
  • Dedicated liaison for school districts

Eligibility Criteria

  • Children and teens, ages 4-17
  • Complex family needs that affects school performance
  • Referrals are accepted from school districts, selected private insurances, and self-pay
Parent Testimonial

“We have not come across anything like the San Diego Center for Children while we have been accessing mental health services for our daughter in three states. All of us will be forever grateful for the time and attention their IFS Program gave to our family to get us to where we are now.”

- Emma R., Parent

Contact our Intensive Family Services

Our friendly and caring staff are here to answer any questions and assist you getting the best support for your child and family.

  • Address

    Main Campus:
    3002 Armstrong Street
    San Diego, CA 92111

Si necesita ayuda para su hijo(a) o tiene preguntas, llámenos al (858) 838-0796.

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