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You are the expert when it comes to your child. You know your child better than anyone else. You know:
- how your child responds to different situations;
- your child’s strengths and needs;
- what your child likes and dislikes;
- what has worked to help your child; and
- what has not worked.
Every child is different, yet there are children similar to yours. You are not alone. Other families have faced similar problems, shared the same experiences, and are willing to help you.
How is Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care different?
Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care takes a family-centered, team approach to serving children with multiple needs. Rather than looking at what is “wrong” with a family, the family and team look at the family’s strengths and take action based on those strengths. It is a process that respects children, parents, caregivers and families, and is sensitive to the family’s culture, language and community. It also values the importance of social networks, “natural” supports, the faith community and neighborhoods.
What is the first step to getting services for my child and family?
There are two ways that your family can start receiving services from the Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care: a self-referral or a referral from a county agency (the Department of Children and Family Services or the Juvenile Court).
A self-referral is when a family member or other concerned individual calls
216-361-2441 ext. 410, and asks that a family be considered for enrollment in the system of care.
Is your child:
- having trouble at home, at school and in your neighborhood?
- at risk of involvement with child welfare, juvenile court, and/or counseling for alcohol and other drugs?
- under 18 years of age?
- a resident of Cuyahoga County?
If your child meets the criteria above, you may call 216-361-2441 ext. 410, for referral information.
A referral from a county agency is when caring professionals from the Department of Children and Family Services or the Juvenile Court identify your child as one who would thrive best with the services of our system of care. The Referral/Enrollment Specialist located at those county agencies introduces your family to the system of care.
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Read the story of a caregiver from Tapestry, in her own words.
To Get Answers to Your Questions
To better understand how Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care supports children in our community, visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
Or, to learn even more, download this free booklet about how our team process actually works, including describing the roles of each person on the team and the steps to receiving services. To download the booklet, you will need Adobe Acrobat, which is available for free download.
Overview of a Child & Family Team Process Called Wraparound
If you are a parent or caregiver whose child is enrolled in the system
of care, please download the schedule of Tapestry Support Groups
brochure below.
If you think your child is struggling with substance abuse or dependence, you should know about another resource through the Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care: the Strengthening Communities for Youth (SCY) Project. Youth who participate in the project show a significant decrease in alcohol and drug use problems, emotional problems, and general crime while enrolled. The SCY Project provides 12 months of intensive case management services at little to no cost to your family. Participation in the SCY Project is viewed favorably by the Juvenile Court. To learn more about the project, download the flier below.
Parents and Caregivers: A partner web site, the Network of Care for Mental Health, can give you answers about your child’s diagnosis. To learn about anxiety disorders, bedwetting, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, sexual abuse, childhood-onset bipolar disorder, childhood-onset schizophrenia, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder, sleep problems, depression, dual diagnosis, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, self-injury, teen suicide, violent behavior and more, visit the
Network of Care list of Mental Health Conditions. |
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