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Family Development is a holistic, in-home visitation program that helps individuals and families move from economic uncertainty to stability by using their strengths to set and accomplish goals.
In the program, families are matched with a Family Development Service Worker (FDSW) who uses a questionnaire, and a tool called the Family Development Matrix. The Matrix describes 12 life areas that encompass every aspect of a family.
After the Matrix is complete, the next step is to determine a family’s goals and plan for accomplishing them. Often, families already have goals in mind when they reach out to Brightpoint to participate in Family Development. The program is designed to help individuals improve in as many life areas as possible.
Brightpoint staff in the Family Development program offer tremendous knowledge and experience in helping families overcome obstacles. The FDSW will provide referrals, follow-up, and supportive services to help accomplish the family’s goals, but it is important for individuals to actively participate in the program.
This program is completely voluntary. Families must meet with their FDSW regularly; they can decide how often that is. But the most important thing is, families must be motivated to work on their goals. The harder families work while they’re in the program, the more they will get out of it. The Family Development model is used in many Brightpoint programs.
Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Steuben, Whitley, and Noble.
Contact Brightpoint at (260) 423-3546, ext. 332 to leave a message with a Family Development staff member.
Once you are in the program, a Family Development Service Worker (FDSW) will guide you through completing the Family Development Matrix, setting goals, and developing an action plan.