First Home Care

First Home Care Inc. is a community-based behavioral health and family services organization operating across Virginia, Washington, D.C., and surrounding Maryland communities. The organization delivers a comprehensive continuum of therapeutic, educational, and supportive services designed to help children at risk, adults, and families achieve stabi... lity and self-sufficiency while remaining connected to their communities and natural support systems. First Home Care specializes in serving "hard to serve" populationsindividuals and families with multiple system involvement, complex behavioral health needs, or histories of treatment failurewho require access to an integrated array of mental health services and supports. The organization's core service offerings include Therapeutic and Respite Foster Care paired with adoption preparation services, which trains and supports families to provide specialized care for children from newborn through age 21 in community-based family settings; an Alternative Day School program serving students in grades K-12 who have struggled in traditional educational environments, with a focus on academic and social skill development and successful reintegration into public schools; and Intensive In-Home Services that provide immediate crisis stabilization and ongoing family support. Grounded in the belief that individuals achieve the most positive outcomes when supported within their communities near family and existing support networks, First Home Care emphasizes prevention, solution-based interventions, and skill-building that enable families to become productive, independent members of society. The organization's wraparound service model is designed to reduce reliance on costly and restrictive out-of-home placements and institutional care by strengthening family unity and preserving family connections. With extensive expertise in the child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, and education sectors, First Home Care combines clinical knowledge with community-based delivery to ...Read More