DCS
Service
Home Based Case Management
High-quality, in-home, family-centered services that are tailored to align with the cultural backgrounds of individuals. Services focus on keeping children safely in their homes or foster homes, preventing their initial placement or reentry into foster care, stabilizing and supporting families, and promoting the well-being of children, youth, and families. By addressing the specific needs and circumstances of each family, these services aim to foster a secure and supportive environment.
Parent Support/Parent Aid
Services are tailored to providing, assisting and supporting parents who are unable to appropriately fulfill parenting and/or homemaking functions. Professionals will assist families through advocating, teaching, coaching, demonstrating, monitoring, and/or role modeling new, appropriate skills for coping strategies and to help build self-sufficiency.
Mentor Services
Recreational or Social mentoring refers to a consistent,
structured, one-to-one relationship for the purpose of
addressing emotional or behavioral needs in a recreational
or social setting. Services will be strength based, outcome
focused, culturally competent and may include the enrolled
child and siblings to promote social skill development
Tutoring
Tutoring services for children referred by DCS (Department of Child Services) typically involve one-on-one or small group sessions tailored to the child's educational needs. These services often include assistance with homework, instruction in specific subjects, study skills development, and educational support to help children succeed academically despite challenging circumstances, utilizing evidence-based practice.
Confidentiality Policy
At Identity Outreach Program Corp., we are committed to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all clients accessing our mental health services. We recognize the sensitive and personal nature of the information shared during the course of treatment, and we adhere to the following guidelines to safeguard the confidentiality of our clients.
1. Privacy Protection: All client information, including personal details, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes, will be kept secure and protected from unauthorized access.
2. Confidentiality Agreement: All staff, volunteers, and affiliated professionals associated with Identity Outreach Program Corp., are required to sign a confidentiality agreement, pledging to uphold the strict confidentiality of client information.
3. Limits of Confidentiality: While we prioritize confidentiality, there are specific situations where we may be legally or ethically obligated to breach confidentiality. These include instances where there is a risk of harm to the client or others, suspected abuse or neglect of a minor, or when required by court order or law.
4. Informed Consent: Clients or their legal guardians will be informed of the limits of confidentiality during the intake process. They will have the opportunity to provide informed consent regarding the disclosure of certain information in cases where it is necessary for the client's well-being.
5. Sharing of Information: With the client's consent, we may collaborate and share relevant information with other professionals or agencies involved in their care to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to treatment.
6. Data Protection: We follow applicable data protection laws and regulations to ensure the confidentiality and security of electronic and paper-based client records. 7. Training and Awareness: All staff and volunteers receive ongoing training and guidance on maintaining client confidentiality and the importance of privacy protection.
8. Client Rights: Clients have the right to access their own personal information and request corrections or updates when necessary.
9. Retention and Disposal: Client records will be retained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and disposed of securely once they are no longer required.