Family Preservation

Strengthening Families. Protecting Children. Building Stronger Futures.

Keeping families together. Building safer futures.

By strengthening parenting skills, addressing family challenges, and prioritizing child safety, we help families create stable, supportive homes where children can grow, feel protected, and thrive.

At Lotus Family Services, we believe children thrive when they grow up in safe, stable, and supportive family environments.

Our Family Preservation Services provide individualized, home-based support to help families overcome challenges, strengthen parenting skills, and address concerns that may place children at risk of being removed from their homes.

Through compassionate guidance, practical assistance, and family-centered interventions, we work to help families stay together whenever it is safe to do so.

Why Family Preservation Matters

Keeping Families Together. Creating Safer Homes.

Every family faces challenges, but some situations require additional support to ensure children’s safety and well-being.

Family Preservation Services focus on addressing concerns before they lead to family separation. By strengthening protective factors, improving family functioning, and connecting caregivers with essential resources, these services help families create more stable home environments.

Our goal is to empower families with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to navigate challenges while keeping children safe.

What Are Family Preservation Services?

Family Preservation Services are intensive, home-based services designed for families involved with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) when children can safely remain in their homes with appropriate support.

Services begin with an assessment of the family’s needs, strengths, and safety concerns. An individualized plan is then developed to address challenges, strengthen parenting abilities, and support family stability.

Our approach emphasizes family participation, evidence-based practices, and ongoing collaboration with caregivers and child welfare professionals.

How We Help

Personalized Support for Stronger, Safer Families

Family Assessment & Planning

Identifying family strengths, needs, and safety concerns to develop individualized goals and service plans.

Parenting Education & Support

Helping caregivers strengthen parenting skills, understand child development, and create positive family routines.

Home-Based Family Support

Providing practical guidance and ongoing support within the family’s home environment.

Child Safety & Crisis Planning

Developing safety plans, addressing potential risks, and helping families respond to challenging situations.

Resource & Community Assistance

Connecting families with resources for housing, food, transportation, and other essential needs.

Family Engagement & Stability

Encouraging communication, cooperation, and active participation to strengthen family relationships and long-term stability.

Who Can Benefit?

Family Preservation Services are designed for families who need additional support to maintain a safe and stable home environment.

Eligible families may include:

  • Parents or caregivers working to address child safety or supervision concerns.

  • Families participating in an Informal Adjustment (IA) or in-home Child in Need of Services (CHINS) case.

  • Caregivers who need assistance with parenting, household stability, or essential resources.

  • Families seeking to strengthen protective factors and prevent unnecessary child removal.

Services are intended for eligible families whose children remain in the care of their identified caregivers.

What Families Can Expect

Our Family Preservation Services begin with a comprehensive assessment to understand each family’s circumstances, strengths, and challenges.

Families receive individualized support through home visits, ongoing safety assessments, parenting guidance, and coordinated services based on their needs.

The process includes regular communication, progress monitoring, and collaboration with DCS and other involved professionals.

Families are active participants in developing goals and identifying solutions that support a safer, more stable home environment.

Benefits of Family Preservation

Families who actively participate in Family Preservation Services work toward:

  • Improved child safety and well-being

  • Stronger parenting skills and confidence

  • Healthier family communication

  • Greater household stability

  • Increased parental resilience

  • Better access to community resources

  • Improved problem-solving abilities

  • Stronger family relationships

  • Reduced risk of unnecessary family separation

By strengthening protective factors and addressing everyday challenges, families can build safer home environments, develop lasting skills, and create a more stable future together.

Our Collaborative Approach

Working Together to Support Every Family

At Lotus Family Services, we recognize that every family has unique strengths, experiences, and needs.

Our approach is built on respect, empathy, cultural awareness, and trauma-informed practices. We work alongside caregivers, children, DCS case managers, and community partners to develop practical solutions that prioritize child safety and family stability.

By combining individualized support with evidence-based interventions, we help families build the skills and connections needed to move forward with greater confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our services

What is the goal of Family Preservation Services?

The primary goal is to help children remain safely in their homes by addressing family challenges, strengthening parenting skills, and reducing safety concerns.

Yes. Services are primarily home-based and include regular visits to assess child safety, provide guidance, and support family goals.

Services are intended for eligible families involved with DCS, including certain Informal Adjustment and in-home CHINS cases where children remain with their caregivers.

Support may include parenting education, home-based casework, family assessments, safety planning, resource assistance, and coordination with community services.

Yes. Depending on the family’s assessed needs, services may include assistance with accessing housing, food, transportation, clothing, and other essential community resources.

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