Crisis and family protection

Family violence, family preservation, emergency relief and the casework that keeps a household safe when it is at its most fragile.

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Two desk telephones beside an open spiral notebook and a stack of manila case folders on a wooden office desk, warm window light on the receivers.

How a Family Preservation Case Opens and Closes

A family preservation case starts with a referral and a home visit within days, runs for weeks or months rather than years, and closes on a written safety plan. Here is each step.

06/10/2026 · 6 min