Marsden Families Program

Creating Safe Spaces

Our Mission

To provide specialist therapeutic intervention and intensive support services to children, young people, and their families, to assist them to develop the skills, confidence and connections needed to be resilient and capable of actively shaping their own future.

All referrals are received via the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety. Referrals must be received from Child Safety Service Centres in the Moreton Bay Region including – Caboolture, Morayfield, Redcliffe and Strathpine CSSCs.

Values

Respect

For Children, their safety and wellbeing For human dignity For Human rights for diversity in culture, ethnicity, age and lifestyle For the power of place

Collaboration

Inviting the community in Generating fresh, creative responses to challenging issues Providing opportunities for reciprocity

Person-Centred Practice

Placing children, young people and families at the center of everything we do Supporting children and young people to be safe and free from harm Supporting people to be resilient and self determining Supporting people to imagine and shape their own futures

Sustainability

Making strategic and business decisions that reflect a commitment to future generations Making daily decisions that support continuity and innovation in service provision Making decisions that reflect a commitment to environmental sustainability

Reconciliation

FMYC and MFP acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country and their continuing connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Developing an organizational framework for bringing the vision of reconciliation to life

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Discover how we’re making a difference in the lives of children and families. Visit our About Us page to learn more about our vision and mission.

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Help for Families at Every Step

Support services for families facing complex challenges like homelessness and mental health issues.

Counselling Intervention Service

Support When You Need It Most

Marsden Families Program’s Counselling Intervention Service (CIS) provide specialist counselling and therapeutic support for children and young people, aged 3-17 years, who are subject to child protection intervention.

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Tertiary Family Intervention Service

Helping Families Stay Together and Thrive

Marsden Families Program’s Tertiary Family Intervention Service provides intensive therapeutic support for families involved with Child Safety to increase family functioning and keep families safely together