Family Centered Treatment
Family Centered Treatment (FCT) is an intensive, in-home program that helps families stay together when things feel hard or overwhelming. Our team works closely with the whole family unit several times a week to help with behavior, parenting, communication, and other challenges. The goal is to help families feel stronger, safer, and more supported at home.
Quick Info
Availability
In-home by scheduled appointment
Office Location
401 N. 13th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Serving
Fort Smith, Van Buren, Ozark, Booneville, Paris, Waldron, and Mena
Eligibility
Ages 4–18; PASSE Tier 2 or 3 to participate
About Family Centered Treatment
When families are in crisis and a child is at risk of being removed from the home, Family Centered Treatment (FCT) provides intensive, in-home intervention to keep families together safely.
FCT therapists work directly in your home, meeting with your family multiple times per week. We address the specific challenges your family faces—whether that's behavioral issues, parenting skills, communication, or family dynamics.
Our goal is to build your family's strengths while developing practical skills to manage challenges. We want your family to thrive long after our involvement ends.
Families in FCT receive a high level of support each week. On average, families meet with their therapist at least 2 times per week for 4 or more hours of support. Services usually last around 6 months, but this can vary based on each family’s needs. To make sure families get the time and attention they deserve, each FCT therapist works with only a small number of families at one time.
Who Is This For?
- Families at risk of having a child placed in foster care
- Families working toward reunification after foster care
- Families with children at risk of residential placement
- Families dealing with significant behavioral or safety concerns
- Families referred by DHS, courts, or other agencies
What To Expect
- 1Intensive in-home services (multiple visits per week)
- 2Flexible scheduling to meet your family's needs
- 3Practical skill-building and parenting support
- 4Crisis response and safety planning
- 5Coordination with DHS, schools, and other providers
What's Included
Available At These Locations
Related Services
Outpatient Counseling
Therapeutic services that help children and families work through challenges and strengthen their relationships together.
Therapeutic Foster Care (WATCH)
WATCH recruits and supports foster families to join our team as we serve children in care.
Fostering Change
Community Reintegration Program designed to help youth with complex behavioral health needs build stability, independence, and lasting success at home, in school, and in their communities.
Are you interested in FCT for your family?
Contact your care coordinator or reach out to us directly.