A program that services individuals and families living in the Eastern Upper Peninsula (Luce, Chippewa, and Mackinaw counties). The referrals are made through DHHS case managers and can provide Direct Family Assistance to individuals and families. Direct Family Assistance (DFA) is an in-home teaching program. The workers provide up to one hour per week of support, linkage to resources and assistance with developing skills to ensure family preservation. The program also offers Parenting Time Supervision (PTS) in which the workers oversee visits between parent(s) and child(ren) that must be supervised. FAP workers can also assist with transportation to and from supervised parenting visits. The overall focus of the program is to advocate for families, support and guide families to develop skills and alleviate risk and to promote consistency and safety of visits between parents and children.
