Family Advocacy Program- JB Lewis Mcchord

The Family Advocacy Program is responsible for the prevention of and response to child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse/intimate partner violence in military families. It works with civilian social service agencies, military, and civilian medical providers, law enforcement, legal personnel, chaplains, and child and youth programs to provide a coordinated community response. The goal of the program is to promote the prevention, early identification, reporting, and treatment of child and intimate partner abuse.

Program services vary by installation, but generally include:

•    Public awareness campaigns, education, and support for individuals, couples, and parents •    Parenting support at every age and stage, including New Parent Support Program home visits for expectant parents, new parents, and families with young children •    Safety planning, advocacy, and support for domestic abuse victims •    Clinical treatment for abusers and all affected family members as appropriate