The Family Tree Program provides free (Funded by the state of Texas, TDFPS-STAR) short-term services for Denton County's at-risk youth and their families.
Eligibility
Families are usually eligible if:
Youth is under 18 years old, and meets one of the following criteria:
- Youth has runaway, or
- Youth has been truant, or
- Youth has been delinquent, or
- there is family conflict.
Services
Services to eligible families may include any or all of the following services:
- brief family counseling
- parenting skills groups
- youth skills groups
- multi-family skills groups
- Crisis Intervention counseling - Our crisis
line (888- 962-1119) is staffed at night, weekends
and holidays for families in crisis (child out of
the home or family has experienced a recent
traumatic event). Important: If there is current
danger or an emergency, do not call the hotline.
Call 911.
Universal Prevention Services
Universal Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services are also free, but unlike other Family Tree Services, everyone is eligible.
Free Workshops:
One way to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect is by providing enrichment skills to families, parents, and the professionals who serve them. We will be offering a variety of free workshops this year. To see a list of currently scheduled
workshops click here.
Questions?
To schedule an intake appointment or to get more information, contact
a Family Tree Coordinator:
(888) 837-0666 or (940) 387-7517
On-Going Coordinator: Cynthia Easley
ext. 1
email
Crisis Coordinator:
Melissa Beard
ext.
2
email
