Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
With Multisystemic Therapy an expert will support and advocate for your family, helping you navigate various systems and organizations, including DCFS, your child’s school, juvenile court, faith communities, and more. They also offer family therapy and child behavioral interventions.
The service is community and home based, with weekly sessions lasting 3-4 months. The caregiver is the primary recipient of service.
Age Range: 12-17
You may be eligible if:
- The child is at risk of disrupting from the home due to chronic, severe, delinquent, violent, or antisocial behaviors.
- The family is in the process of reunification from a residential facility or foster care.
You are not eligible if:
- You have an open case with other intensive services.
- The child is in foster care.
- The child has pervasive developmental disabilities, severe mental health issues, or is actively suicidal or homicidal.
Programs
Child and Family Focused (Family Preservation)
A short-term crisis intervention program to help stabilize families involved with Cuyahoga County DCFS.
Parent-Child Interactive Therapy
A supportive therapy service for children and families involved with the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Services (IECMH)
Infant and early childhood mental health services available to Cuyahoga County children.
Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This evidence-based treatment helps improve the relationship between children and caregivers in Cuyahoga County.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Therapy for Cuyahoga County children with post-traumatic stress disorder or other problems related to traumatic life experiences.
Attachment Biobehavioral Catch-up
Therapy to help residential caregivers in Cuyahoga County understand a child's cues and practice appropriate responses.