Nassau County Family Support System of Care (NC-FSS)
In October 2008, Nassau County was thrilled to learn that it had been awarded a federal Children’s Mental Health Initiative Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to transform the manner in which public mental health services were provided to families and youth in the county.
The proposal was the culmination of several years of collaboration between Nassau County, advocates, family and youth to develop the Nassau County Family Support System of Care.
This 6 year, 8 million dollar award, represents a partnership between Nassau County, Nassau University Medical Center and Families Together in New York State, and allowed for the development of Family Resource Centers in three high need areas of Nassau County: Hempstead, Westbury and Elmont.
The centers are at the heart of the system of care and provide services in the community which are family driven, youth guided and culturally competent.
How We Help Enrolled Families
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Nassau County Family Support System of Care is a partnership between Nassau County, Nassau University Medical Center and Families Together in New York State, Inc., promoting emotional wellness for children and their families throughout Nassau County.
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Wraparound is an individualized care management process that follows a series of steps for children and their families that have complex needs.
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Our Family Resource Centers are located in three high need areas of Nassau County: Westbury/New Cassel, Hempstead, and Elmont. The centers are at the heart of the system of care and will provide services in the community which are family driven, youth guided and culturally competent.
