Family Strengthening
Through funding from the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), E/BFSC provides Motivational Interviewing case management services to support efforts of caregivers in Wards 5 & 6 to safely and adequately care for their children, identify and alleviate barriers to well-being, and accomplish goals that better position their families to thrive.
Information & Referral
Families are provided with up-to-date information about community and government resources to meet immediate and long-term needs such as emergency housing, utility and rental assistance, childcare vouchers, behavioral health treatment, and other necessary supports.
Case Management
Each family is assigned to a Family Support Worker (FSW) with whom to partner on such areas as: navigating educational systems, obtaining government benefits, identifying therapeutic resources for themselves and their child, tenant rights, and much more. The FSW also provides crisis intervention, conducts home visits, and encourages a healthy interdependence with the community.
For more information about E/BFSC's Family Strengthening services, please call Tamitha M. Davis-Rama at (202) 832-9400 x192 or visit our main office at 601 Edgewood Street NE, Suite 25, Washington, DC 20017.
Workforce Development
E/BFSC was awarded a Community Services Block Grant from the United Planning Organization (UPO) to implement the Readiness Individualized Support and Employment Program (RISEuP). RISEuP is E/BFSC's Workforce Development program that assists any adult DC-Resident over 18 to become more independent by securing employment, increasing educational attainment, starting a business, and removing social barriers to economic success.
Employment
Unemployed and under-employed District residents are assisted with obtaining full-time or part-time employment. Participants are assigned to an Employment Specialist who works with them one-on-one to help them find a job that will be personally and financially fulfilling.
Entrepreneurship
E/BFSC's newest program provides entrepreneurship training and development for individuals who want to turn their hobby, side-hustle, or gig into a true business venture. Participants are taught the fundamentals of business ownership through individualized coaching sessions and small group sessions with industry experts.
For more information, please contact:
Joe Wilson, Program Manager
(202) 832-9400 x 134
jwilson@ebfsc.org
Housing Stabilization
E/BFSC partners with CFSA, the DC Department of Human Services, and The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness to expand the city's capacity to provide permanent housing and supportive services to families. E/BFSC's housing program is modeled after the Housing First approach, which emphasizes providing permanent housing to families followed by supportive services to promote housing retention and improved quality of life.
Please note that all Housing Stabilization participants are referred by the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness and the DC Department of Human Services.
Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP)
FRSP (also known as Rapid Re-housing) is a federally funded program that provides short-term rental assistance and services to families experiencing homelessness. All participants in E/BFSC's FRSP are assigned a Family Support Worker (FSW) who offers case management services to include home visits, budget planning and management, household maintenance, and housing advocacy and placement.
For more information, please contact:
Felicia Jones, Program Director
(202) 832-9400 ext 120
fjones@ebfsc.org
School-Based Programs
Confronting barriers to learning through the lens of prevention and collaboration is the foundation of our approach to school-based intervention and engagement. We believe that when schools, families, and communities are working together, children succeed both in and outside of the classroom.
Full-Service Community Schools
The Full-Service Community School model places the school at the center of the neighborhood, integrating services and positioning the school as a vital hub to support students, families, and community members. In partnership with school leadership, services and programs are intentionally integrated to support the unique needs of the school and community. Through funding received from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), E/BFSC currently partners with four DCPS schools to implement community school programming:
To request additional information about our school-based programs, please contact: Kristine DuPree 202-832-9400x113 or kdupree@ebfsc.org