Our Mission
The Mission of the Camden County Family Support Organization (CCFSO) is to assist caregivers and families of children who have developmental, social, emotional, educational, behavioral, medical or mental health issues as well as those living with substance use or involved in juvenile justice navigate the many systems they will encounter through the child’s life. We will ensure the family voice is heard in all planning, coordination, and delivery of services. As parents who are experiencing or have experienced these issues with our own children, we work with families to provide direct empathetic peer support, education and promote self-advocacy.
The Mission of the Camden County Family Support Organization (CCFSO) is to assist caregivers and families of children who have developmental, social, emotional, educational, behavioral, medical or mental health issues as well as those living with substance use or involved in juvenile justice navigate the many systems they will encounter through the child’s life. We will ensure the family voice is heard in all planning, coordination, and delivery of services. As parents who are experiencing or have experienced these issues with our own children, we work with families to provide direct empathetic peer support, education and promote self-advocacy.
Spreading the seeds of Support, Education and Advocacy
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We can link you with educational and supportive opportunities that will be helpful in dealing with your child. We provide for our families several different support groups to assist in the challenges of raising a child with emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges.
Camden County Family Support Organization is an organization designed, built, and run by family members of emotionally and/or behaviorally challenged children. CCFSO was established to provide support, education, and advocacy for families with emotionally and/or behaviorally challenged children in Camden County. CCFSO works in conjunction with the Camden County Partnership for Children to carry out the philosophies and objectives of the Children's System of Care.
We provide intensive Face-to-Face support to families and caregivers at the place and time that is most convenient for them. We also provide support online and by phone, in case a face-to-face visit is not convenient for the family. We attend Child-Family Team meetings, Individual Education Plan meetings and other pertinent meetings regarding the family and the child. We also assist families in critical situations, such as entering a hospital or detention facility. We will facilitate Family-Run support Groups throughout Camden County.
We provide education to our families and communities. We educate families on an individual basis as needed. For example, a family may request information on a certain medication or type of treatment. We will coordinate lectures given by our staff to other professionals for our families. In addition, we provide education forums for the community. We address the needs of our families and the children.
We provide advocacy in many forums. On an individual basis, we advocate for families as a whole within the various systems which include Juvenile Justice, DCP&P, Mental Health, Education, and Medicaid. We also advocate at the State and Federal levels. We attend pertinent meetings and hearings. We ensure that the "Family Voice" is heard at all levels.
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Guide for New Jersey’s Resource Families Mobile Response and Stabilization Services are available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week and can be reached toll-free at 1-877-652-7624; Families should call for help when a child is involved in an emotional or behavioral health crisis that causes a disruption in the home.
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Youth Guided - Family Driven
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"Dandelions stand for wishes coming true. The dozens of seeds released by each flower head represent fertility and abundance. The seeds' journey illustrates a time of closing the past and a symbol of hope for starting something new."
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