Our Program
Simplifying Your Journey to Family Harmony
The Haven Difference
Each of the adoptive families we work with has different needs and concerns. Our unique approach to Wraparound Services allows us to create a customized plan of action for each family.
Through trauma-informed education and parent coaching, we create a therapeutic environment for your child to heal and thrive, while providing parents with the tools and resources they need to be supportive and present.
When you partner with us, the success of your family isn't gauged by the number of providers managing your child's needs at home, but rather by the overall interaction and cohesion within your family unit.
This approach enables you to gradually reduce reliance on extensive provider support, fostering more quality family time and enhancing your collective well-being.
Do I Qualify?
You May Qualify For Services If:
Your child is under the age of 18
Your child was adopted from California
You currently reside in California
You receive or are eligible for the Adoption Assistance Program
Your child shows significant behaviors
Your child has received a diagnosis
Your child is currently placed outside the home OR has been placed outside your home OR is at risk of placement outside the home (illegal behaviors, 5150, residential treatment)
Or you may be considering dissolving the adoption
Our High Fidelity Wraparound Services are put into place in four distinct stages, each one augmenting the effect of the others as they build upon one another. These stages include:
Stage 1
Stabilization, Engagement & Plan Development (1-3 Months)
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We begin by educating adoptive parents on how their children’s brains and theirs have been impacted by stress and trauma.
We utilize an online resource center with more than twenty years of trauma-specific education and provide intensive one, two, and three-day educational seminars referred to as parent camps to help maximize learning in the most efficient period of time.
At these intensive parent camps, you will learn to:
– Become trauma-informed
– Learn how trauma and stress impact the brain of both you and your adopted child
– Understand the impact of the early experiences on the child’s brain and behavior
– Learn how to create a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment
– Develop the ability to see the adopted, traumatized child in a different way
– Understand how to be an effective advocate for the child at school
– Learn how to see problem behaviors in a different perspective
– Improve communication dynamics with the traumatized child
– Gain support and building supportive relationships
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Our in-home parent coaches spend time with the parents addressing day to day behavioral issues.
Each behavioral episode is used as an opportunity to examine the process of the episode and help parents begin to see “process” over “outcome”.
We help parents develop relational approaches to parenting that focus on teaching rather than punishment.
Stage 2
Implementation (9 months)
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Our parent coaches spend scheduled time with the family as a unit helping them communicate more effectively. We help adoptive families understand each other deeper and determine what ongoing needs and issues to bring to the forefront to help each family member feel safe.
Stage 3
Growth & Support (3-6 months)
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A resource family receives a single certified trauma-focused coach who works with them to address issues as they arise.
We hope to move to the point where we are no longer needed in crisis situations because the family feels empowered and equipped to work through the situation, thereby reducing crisis intervention by 100%.
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Our members have 24/7 clinical support and effective coaching directly from Helene Timpone, LCSW, and participate in a private online community where they can ask questions and get additional support.
Stage 4
Transition (3 months)
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We begin at least 90 days before Wraparound ends.
This may involve a final meeting of the whole team or a small celebration.
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This may include services that remain in place after Wraparound Services end.
This may also include a Crisis Plan that outlines ways families can access support and services if a crisis situation presents itself.
Plan for the future, including who we can call on if we need help or if we need to re-convene our team.
We strive to empower parents with the knowledge and understanding of how to foster their child's long-term healing. Education is at the heart of our approach, as we firmly believe it lays a strong foundation for success.
How Our Wraparound Program Can Help Your Adoptive Family
At Haven, our goal is to enrich the lives of adoptive families by providing them with essential tools and knowledge to foster healthy, thriving relationships. Our High Fidelity Wraparound Services are designed to be a transformative experience for your whole family. By participating in our program, you can:
Gain Insights: Understand the underlying thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of your child.
Build Skills: Learn effective parenting techniques that promote a supportive and nurturing home environment.
Enhance Connections: Develop stronger, more meaningful relationships with your child through improved communication and empathy.
Receive Support: Benefit from the guidance of experienced coaches who understand the unique challenges of adoptive parenting.
For more information on our program or if you have specific questions about Haven, please head over to our FAQ page where we have the answers to many of our most frequently asked questions.