The FCIU serves children and families who are in crisis as a result of any or all of the following: juvenile-family conflicts, serious threat to the well-being and physical safety of a juvenile, runaway behavior, youth involved in human trafficking, or youth who are truant from school. The Unit provides immediate intervention, assessment, therapy, and case management services in an effort to stabilize the crisis and avoid the need for court involvement and/or placement.

The FCIU will facilitate involvement with the court in order to protect a child whose safety remains at risk despite exhaustion of services and community resources. In addition, the FCIU, upon receipt of a court order, provides Risk Assessments to the Superior Court in cases involving domestic violence.

Services

• Crisis response (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
• Crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Short-term family treatment.
• Case management.
• Linkage to community resources.
• Collaboration with school and other community agencies.
• Facilitate court involvement and/or placement if child remains at risk.

Transportation: Can provide off-site services if indicated.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Family & Support Services Family Support Legal / Advocacy Advocacy (Legal)
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Behavioral
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Counseling / Therapy, Family
Areas Served	Somerset County

Last Updated: 10/07/21