family support services
Family Support Partners
With lived experience as caregivers, our Family Support Partners provide emotional support, advocacy and coaching to families navigating behavioral or mental-health challenges.
Family Support Partners (FSPs) are parents or caregivers who have walked similar paths—raising children with mental health, emotional or behavioral health needs.
At Shineforth, our FSPs are trained in the High-Fidelity Wraparound model and work side-by-side with families to identify strengths, navigate systems, connect with resources, and ensure the family’s voice guides the journey.
Overview
Family Support Partners (FSPs) are parents who’ve experienced first-hand what it’s like to have a child struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral health challenges. Shineforth’ FSPs receive training in the High Fidelity Wraparound model, which is utilized in all forms of the FSP service.
By providing emotional support, advocacy, and education, Family Support Partners:
- Establish a rapport with families by sharing lived experiences
- Assist families with identifying their strengths and needs
- Ensure the youth and family’s voice and choice are heard
- Reconnect with or establish natural supports
- Connect families with resources in their community
What to Expect
Some of the benefits of FSPs include:
- Reduced inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations
- Reduced ER visits for mental health reasons
- Fewer residential placements
- Fewer missed work days for caregivers
- More self-sufficient families
Locations Served
- Northern Virginia
- Richmond
- Tidewater
Help is Closer Than You Think.
Reach out today to connect with a Family Support Partner in your community.
