FAMILY PRESERVATION
Helping children
stay safely with family.
We work alongside families to address the pressures that can lead to separation and build the support children need at home
Responding before a family reaches crisis.
School costs, food insecurity, health concerns, unsafe housing, and strained relationships can make caring for children increasingly difficult. Under extreme pressure, families may feel they have no choice but to place a child in an orphanage or send them to live with another household, hoping they will receive care and opportunities the family cannot currently provide.
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Overture’s Haitian social workers walk alongside parents, relatives, and foster caregivers to address these pressures early. Together, they strengthen relationships and develop practical support plans that help children remain safely in family care and reduce the risk of separation. Each child’s safety and wellbeing guide the response, including when protective action is needed.
A plan built with the family.
We listen to children and family members, recognize their strengths, and agree on practical goals together. The plan reflects the household’s circumstances and the resources available in its community. Families participate in reviewing progress and deciding what support needs to change.
Practical support that protects family life.
Through our Social Support Model, families can connect with education, nutrition, healthcare, and safer housing support according to assessed needs and available resources. Skills development and links to livelihood opportunities can also help caregivers strengthen their ability to provide. These efforts work together around the family’s plan.
Supporting the people who care for children.
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Counseling, parent education, and child protection guidance help the primary caregivers understand children’s needs and develop positive care approaches. Our team supports communication, consistent routines, and trusted relationships, including when a child is recovering from trauma or adjusting after reunification or foster placement.
Staying involved as needs change.
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Family preservation continues beyond an initial intervention. Through visits and follow-up conversations, social workers monitor children’s well-being, review support plans, and respond to emerging concerns. Continued guidance helps biological and foster families navigate setbacks and sustain safe care over time.
