Our Family Growth Program provides specialized treatment for survivors of childhood trauma and sexual abuse. It is part of a four-county network of specialized counseling services that Catholic Charities provides.

The therapy is provided at four locations in Monmouth County: Red Bank, Keansburg, Ocean Township and Freehold and in Ocean County in Whiting.

Overview of Services

The Family Growth Program provides child abuse treatment and prevention through the provision of individual, group and family counseling for the following:

• Survivors of child sexual, physical and emotional abuse
• Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
• Children and adolescents with sexually acting out behaviors
• Non-offending caregivers and siblings of child trauma survivors
• Psychiatric evaluation and follow-up available for child clients.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)

Our clinicians are specially trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is a research-based therapy proven to help children, teens and their parents cope with trauma. It is a structured, short-term (4-6 month) treatment that helps families:

• Manage feelings
• Talk about the trauma, in a gradual and supported way
• Develop plans for feeling safe in the future

This therapy is provided at all of our Monmouth County locations and also at our Toms River location in Ocean County. For more information, download our flyer on TF-CBT.

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Our clinicians also offer Parent-Child Interaction therapy (PCIT) – a parent management training approach for children (ages 2½ to 7 years) with emotional and behavioral problems and their caregivers. This therapy is offered at our Red Bank location only.

For more information, download our flyer on PCIT.

Treatment Program for Families with Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB)

Our Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) program is a pioneering program, administered by the University of Oklahoma, that is nationally recognized for its success in treating children. This group meets weekly at our Ocean Township location.

For more information, download our flyer on the PSB treatment model.

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The Family Growth Program is contracted by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency to provide mental health treatment to victims of child abuse and their families. We maintain a strong affiliation with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Child Advocacy Center. In addition to the provision of treatment, our clinicians perform the following functions:

• Member of Child Advocacy Center Advisory Board
• Founding member of Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Child Victim/Witness Advocate for Grand Jury

For more information or to make a referral, call 800-360-7711.

Eligibility	Medicaid and sliding scale. Families with 3rd party insurance may pay full fee and will be provided with receipt for submission for out of network benefits. DCBHS System of Care for Children, authorization needed for specific office site for 3560 Medicaid.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Anxiety Attachment Disorder Depression Dissociative Disorders Family Conflict & Distress Grief / Loss Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Self-Injury Teen Issues Trauma / PTSD
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Alternative Therapies Counseling Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Group Counseling / Therapy, Individual Play Therapy Treatment Settings Office / Practice Outpatient, Hospital / Inpatient
Payment Options	DCP&P Contracted Service Medicaid Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)
Language Spoken	Portuguese Spanish
Areas Served	Monmouth County Ocean County

Last Updated: 03/29/24