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Programs & Services
School-Based Services
Sometimes emotional problems interfere with a student's
ability to learn. On-campus counseling for students and their families
makes services easily accessible.
SERVICES
Counseling
Individual and group counseling services
are available for adults, couples, families, teens and children. Students in San Mateo County with Medi-Cal can request free counseling at Family & Children Services through San Mateo County Access. Students in Santa Clara County have access to free sessions through a contract between Family & Children Services and Palo Alto Unified School District. Call 650-326-6576.
DEAF - Dealing Effectively with Abuse in Families
Counseling and child abuse prevention services for children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families.
Early Childhood Services
Early detection and intervention for children and their families can help prevent long-term and lasting problems. Childcare staff may need help on identifying problems, establishing appropriate responses to difficulties, and communicating with parents about problems and solutions. Mental health, violence prevention and family support services, and training for children, families and staff are available at childcare facilities.
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
FAST is a school-based, family-focused program designed to increase self-esteem and improve the school performance of at-risk elementary school children by supporting the natural strength of the family unit. Specific goals include preventing school failure, enhancing family bonding and functioning, preventing substance abuse by the child and family, and reducing the stress that parents and children experience in their daily lives.
Positive Solutions
Services are for children and for adults. Participants learn ways to express anger in appropriate ways and to interact with others in acceptable and positive ways. Court-mandated parenting classes (Parenting Without Violence) and domestic violence offender groups for men and for women teach positive discipline, stress management, communication skills, and effective ways to work to stop the circle of violence. Anger Management and Accountability Groups support adults in taking responsibility for their actions and learning to have positive relationships. These services are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and American Sign Language.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who Is Eligible?
Public and private elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools
in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
Is There A Waiting List? If So, How Long?
No.
Are There Any Fees?
Some services are funded by the county and foundations, while other services
are contracted through school districts.
What Languages Are Spoken?
Services are available in English, Spanish, American Sign Language, and other languages, as needed and available.
Service Sites and Hours of Operation:
Palo Alto Office
375 Cambridge Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 326-6576 tel
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
San Jose Office
950 W. Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-9353 tel
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FOR INFORMATION
Julie Daul, Director of Program Services
(650) 326-6576
rev. 10/06
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