Consultation & Program Development
We share our knowledge and expertise
We were first accredited in 1986 by the Teaching-Family Association (TFA). As a TFA sponsor site, we train other agencies to implement the model of care and we offer three distinct areas of consultation:
- accreditation, guiding them through the process
- independent observation and assessment, emphasizing best practices with the model of care
- internal evaluation, working with and providing support for specific programs.
Agencies seek our help because of our strong reputation for program fidelity and the support we offer to all levels of programs for youth and families.
A typical contract runs between 18 months and 3 years, influenced by the size of the agency and the number of programs they provide. At the beginning of each contract, we work with leadership and program managers within an agency. But as our work nears completion, we focus on passing the baton to their agency trainers.
This service area is small, but a contract with MHC carries whole agency support. If a client has questions or needs help from any department, our leadership and directors answer the call.
Consulting topics:
- Teaching Family model consultation and development
- comprehensive best practices
- foster care
- residential treatment
- juvenile delinquency
- early childhood development
- adoption
- facility management
- administrative processes and practices
- community-based services
- quality assurance and improvement