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The holidays often bring behavior difficulties for children; the county has interventions available

  • Atlantic County

Pixabay/Atlantic County Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Unit is now available to meet in person.

Families who are experiencing serious difficulties in managing the behavior of children 10-17 years old for whom they are responsible can seek assistance through the Atlantic County Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Unit.


FCIU is a legally mandated program that is available 24 hours to intercede in family conflicts and help strengthen the family unit. Its services include short-term crisis stabilization, family assessment, case management, treatment planning and referrals to appropriate community-based services.


FCIU is available to meet in-person by appointment with youth and their families in its Northfield office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m..


For assistance, please call 609-645-5861. You may also send an email to: [email protected] or send a fax to: 609-594-3752.


Referral forms are available online at: www.atlantic-county.org/intergenerational-services/children-youth.asp.