SUPPORTING

Families in Crisis(SFC)

650 children & families serviced annually

Serving St. Lucie & Indian River County Families

CALL TODAY 772-340-5044, ext. 160

We are here to help! SFC is just a phone call away. If you would like to learn more about our services, please call us today. Asking for help is a sign of strength!

Helping families presevere

SFC is a nationally recognized primary child abuse prevention program serving St. Lucie County families. The program helps families resolve crisis siutations, build tools to address future crisis situations and grow stronger as a family. SFC helps families persevere. Case Management Services include financial aid to avoid evictions, help with domestic violence and substance abuse issues, in-home counseling, stress mangement, jobs and budgeting skills. A caring Family Advocate is assigned to work with the family. Services usually last an average of 8-12 weeks, although some families require longer services. The program works closely with local organizations and resources to assist families.

SFC has an annual 100% SUCCESS RATE of

keeping children out of the Child Welfare System.

Last year, 100% of families who completed the program demonstrated knowledge and competency in accessing community resources.
Last year 100% of families who completed services successfully showed improvement in at least 3 of 5 basic minimum needs of the self-sufficiency standard.

Success Story

Gina is a single mother of three children who contacted SFC for rental assistance to avoid an eviction. One of her children has cancer and receives treatments in Miami. Driving to Miami and the treatments
have caused financial hardship for Gina and her family. The SFC Family Advocate referred Gina to a local taxi company and helped her access Medicaid coverage for transportation. Gina’s landlord would not
accept financial assistance from the SFC Program, but Hibiscus was able to provide monetary assistance to Gina for groceries and household items. This financial assistance helped Gina catch up on the back rent she owed. Through adversity, Gina persevered to ensure her children were safe and her sick child had the medical treatments necessary. She didn’t give up but pursued getting help and is now back on track and doing much better. The SFC Program motto is: “Asking for help is a sign of strength”.

CALL TODAY: (772) 340-5044, ext. 160