Intensive Family Therapeutic Services

Offering crisis intervention and family counselling to keep children and families safe, preventing unnecessary out of home placement of children.

About the Program

We offer two different programs: Parents and Children Together (PACT) and Intensive Family Therapeutic Services (IFTS). Our clinicians meet with the family in their home or in the community. We use a variety of counselling approaches (e.g., motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioural strategies, and parenting skills training) tailored to each family’s unique needs.

Parents and Children Together (PACT)

PACT services typically last three months and the clinician spends approximately two to four hours per week working directly with the family. Referrals to PACT are made by CSFS Urban Family Preservation. Learn more about the PACT model.

Intensive Family Therapeutic Services (IFTS)

IFTS services typically last four weeks and the clinician spends approximately eight to ten hours per week working directly with the family.

Referrals to IFTS are made by Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) when a child is at imminent risk of removal, and intake occurs within 24-hours after the referral is received.
When services are finished the family can request a booster session to help maintain the progress they have made. Our program is based on a model called Home-builders. Learn more

Who We Serve

Services are available to families in the Prince George area, with an MCFD referral from a social worker.

How We Can Support You

Counselling
Advocacy and support in connecting with other resources
Enhancing positive parenting skills and family communication
Addressing safety concerns
Enhancing coping strategies
Referrals to other community resources
Relapse prevention strategies

Referral Process

Referrals are received by phone from Ministry of Child and Family Development.

We Want to Hear From You!

Our clinicians and their supervisor are available to families 24/7. Our clinicians meet with the family in their home or in the community, as requested by the client. The meetings are scheduled at times that are convenient for the family. These services typically last 4 weeks and the clinician will spend approximately 8-10 hours per week working directly with the family.

Office Location

Prince George Office

200 - 1777 3rd Avenue
Prince George, BC
V2L 3G7

Telephone: 250-561-7016
Toll Free: 1-800-889-6855

Contact: Karlene Ritchie
Cell: 778-675-4034
Email: kritchie@csfs.org