Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) — Counselor in Washington, DC
Address1638 R St NW Suite 115 DC, Washington, DC 20009
Phone+1866-217-8534
Websiteadoptionsupport.org
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) offers adoption-competent therapy and case management for children and families in the adoption, foster, and kinship care systems. They provide post-permanency support services, including coaching and therapy, to help families thrive. C.A.S.E. also focuses on training and education for mental health professionals nationwide to enhance their understanding of adoption-competent care. Their work involves systems change to improve access to mental health services for families involved in child welfare. They offer programs like W.I.S.E. Up!® designed to empower children in these families.
Best for
- Adoptive families
- Foster families
- Kinship families
- Mental health professionals
| Key services | Adoption-competent therapy, Case management, Post-permanency support, Coaching, Professional training, Support groups |
| Tags | adoption support, foster care services, kinship care support, mental health, therapy, training, permanency, child welfare |
Location
Also in Washington
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