Intensive family support
Intensive Family Support Services is available to parents who have an open case with the Department of Communities; Child Protection and Family Support and are involved with Fremantle, Rockingham and Peel CPFS district offices. If you are involved in another district please speak directly with your CPFS worker regarding support services available for you.
Referrals can come from to us via the Department of Communities; Child Protection and Family Support or parents who fit the criteria can self-refer by completing this initial enquiry form and sending it to IFSselfreferrals@unitingwa.org.au or by completing the initial enquiry form.
Intensive Family Support (IFS) assists parents to develop parenting skills and improve family function to create a safe, nurturing environment for their children.
IFS can support parents to learn about child development, family relationship development and home management.
We focus on family preservation and reunification and offer advocacy services to those who need it.
IFS supports families to:
- Develop the skills needed to safely care for children at home
- Build upon family routines
- Identify high-risk situations and develop strategies to keep the family safe
- Address the issues that impact negatively on their children
- Develop and expand culturally safe support networks
If you are a parent seeking a referral, please contact your local CPFS office.
