The Family
Advocacy Program is located at 1520 Freedman Drive in the Community Support
Center. The program is responsible for the prevention, intervention, and
treatment of families affected by child and spouse abuse. Prevention services
include the "First Steps Program" (services for new parents), individual and
classroom parenting education, monthly parent support group, weekly play groups,
anger management groups, couples communication classes, stress management
classes, respite care, and a lending library. Treatment/intervention services
include victim advocacy, safety planning, individual, marital, group, and family
counseling. For more information about prevention services, call
301-619-2408.