Early Impact and Advanced Impact Programs (EI,AI)
Early Impact/Advanced Impact programs are operated from the LCFS West Region Office in conjunction with Kent county DHS. The primary difference in these programs is the severity of the issues facing families that then dictates the length of the program.
Advanced Impact accepts referrals from Children's Protective Services where Early Impact may include more prevention type cases.
Advanced Impact uses master's level therapists who may see families up to two times a week for a period of four to six months.
Early Impact also uses master's level therapists who work with a family on a weekly basis over a similar length of time. Early Impact cases may also involve the assistance of a Life Skills Educator/Parent Aide.
Early Impact or Advanced Impact Programs are funded by the State of Michigan DHS, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, United Way and Kent County Community Mental Health.
To learn more about the Early Impact or Advanced Impact Programs, call 616-281-4601.