STARRY continues its mission to support families at risk of CPS involvement, now through a more focused family connection model. In line with state and national trends, this approach emphasizes mental health support and preventative case management to keep children with their biological families, either through reunification or by preventing the need for foster care altogether.
STARRY Family Preservation provides services and case management to biological families, helping them overcome trauma and develop stronger parenting skills. Our services aim to prevent placement disruptions and foster positive communication between foster and biological families. By reducing conflict, we help create stability and cohesion, giving children the best chance to thrive.
As a part of the WILCO Family Recovery Collaborative, STARRY delivers intensive, trauma-informed counseling to biological caregivers involved with CPS.
In January 2023, STARRY partnered with the Georgetown Health Foundation to launch the Family Resource Center (FRC), where we serve as the lead agency managing operations, outreach, and programming. Located in the former Carver Elementary School at 1200 W. 17th Street, the FRC provides comprehensive, wraparound services for families in Georgetown. This collaborative effort brings together multiple agencies to offer vital resources, addressing community needs and building on local strengths.
STARRY’s Family Preservation team includes TBRI Practitioners, N.E.A.R. Science Master Trainers, Parent Café Moderators, experienced Case Managers, Resource Navigators, and more. Thanks to new funding from the United Way of Greater Austin, we’re adding two Community Health Workers who will use the Pathways Community Hub Institute® model to connect families with essential services. Together, we’re building a network of support to strengthen families and communities.
The Carver Center for Families serves as a welcoming community hub, offering programs and activities for families to grow, connect, and thrive. From parenting support to job training and social events, the Center provides resources at little or no cost. We’re committed to ensuring that community voices guide the programs offered. To learn more, email us at info.ccf@STARRY.org.
For more information about STARRY Family Preservation Services, contact our office or call 512-882-4260.
STARRY’s Family Preservation program provides therapeutic support to biological families through family engagement services and case management. The goal is to reduce placement disruptions and help families overcome trauma, equipping them to become better parents. This service fosters healthy communication between foster and biological families, ultimately creating peace and cohesion for children.
The program offers intensive, trauma-informed counseling and preventative case management services to children and their biological families. By providing these services, STARRY helps families gain the resources and tools needed for reunification or to prevent children from entering the foster care system.
STARRY’s Family Preservation services are designed for biological families who are at risk of involvement with Child Protective Services (CPS). The program focuses on supporting these families to prevent CPS involvement or to facilitate reunification when appropriate.
To learn more about STARRY’s Family Preservation services or to access support, you can contact their office at 512-882-4260. Additionally, STARRY manages the Carver Center for Families in Georgetown, Texas, which offers various programs and events to support families.
To find out more about Family Preservation services, please contact our office, or call 512-882-4260.
