About

Mission

Family Support Line works to keep children and families safe from the harm of child sexual abuse and other family trauma through comprehensive prevention education programs; and to promote healing through specialized treatment services.

Vision

Our vision is to realize a full continuum of specialized services that prevents child sexual abuse and cares for children and families who have experienced this trauma.

Philosophy

At Family Support Line, we believe that:

• Early intervention and family support are two critical elements in achieving a healthy and full recovery from the trauma of sexual abuse and breaking the cycle of abuse.
• Services to children and their family members should occur in a safe and trusting environment and by professionals trained to deal with this trauma.
• Child sexual abuse affects all members of the family, for this reason, all members of the family need treatment and support regardless of their ability to pay for them.
• A coordinated system of investigation, prosecution and provision of services best serve the child and family.
• A proactive approach that offers family support and child sexual abuse prevention education to children, their parents, other professionals and community members is necessary to stop the abuse from happening in the first place.

Goals

• Provide treatment services to all members of a family who have experienced sexual abuse creating an environment of support and understanding that leads to a full recovery.
• Ensure high quality, professional service provision to children, families, professionals and community members.   
• Develop prevention initiatives that meet the increasing needs of specific constituencies in the area.
• Create communities that support and care about the health and safety of children and families.