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The Family Counseling Center
Kids In Distress of Broward and Palm Beach counties (KID) is a licensed nationally accredited agency working for the prevention of child abuse, preservation of the family, and the treatment of abused and neglected children. From our beginnings as a small shelter in 1979, KID programs have expanded into a comprehensive continuum of care that fills the gaps and meets the needs of at-risk children and families in our community. Over the years we have expanded our scope of service, built our campus, and created a working culture driven by compassion, trust, and safety. Today, KID boasts the 5-acre Leo Goodwin Foundation Campus in Broward County with a satellite office in Palm Beach County; community-based programs such as prevention, intervention, foster care, family counseling; and educational programs such as preschool and aftercare.
Kinship received the "Best Collaboration" award at the 211 Broward Non-Profit Academy Awards for the partnership with Memorial Healthcare System and Legal Aid Service of Broward County.
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KID_CounselingThe Family Counseling Center provides confidential and professional counseling for children and their families.
In addition to treating issues associated with foster care and adoption, licensed and license-eligible therapists treat a wide range of childhood issues including:
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.