We provide short-term counseling for families whose children are at risk of being placed outside the home because of abuse or neglect. Our family preservation specialists help families develop the skills they need both to create a safe, healthy environment and to keep the family together. Our intensive, in-home counseling also helps youth making a transition to a permanent placement, whether with extended family or foster families.			More about Family Preservation Key elements of our family preservation program include safety, a family focus, and intensive treatment (162k PDF) When families are in crisis (article in Spring 2001 Spotlight, page 1) (2571k PDF) For more information please contact pschmelzla@mhfc.com.  Please indicate your town and county of residence.