Collaborative Solutions For Communities

The second largest division of work at csc is case management services, totaling $3,572,152 in expenses, with the largest grant in this area being the community based child well-being services, funded by the district of columbia's child and family services agency (cfsa). This program delivers community-based child welfare services focused on keeping children safely with their families through our healthy families/thriving communities collaborative. It is designed to ensure that children involved in the public child welfare system grow up in secure, permanent homes with the support of their families of origin. Each family begins with a comprehensive assessment to identify which of csc's wraparound services can best meet their needs, ranging from case management, financial assistance, parenting education, and trauma-informed care, to workforce development, family group conferencing (fgc), and truancy prevention support. Csc has actively implemented this program for 29 years, serving more than 150 families annually, preventing unnecessary entry into foster care and equipping parents with the resources to secure employment and achieve financial stability.csc also implements the family rehousing and stabilization program (frsp), funded by the dc department of human services (dhs), which provides time-limited rental assistance and supportive services to help families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, transition from shelter to stable, permanent housing. Through this program, csc delivers direct support to approximately 150 homeless families with children, offering case management that includes referrals for employment training, healthcare access, childcare, and education. Families also receive financial counseling and budget planning to foster long-term economic independence.other essential programs under the family services division include the dhs rehousing youth program, which assists young people experiencing homelessness in securing affordable permanent housing while receiving comprehensive support services to reduce long-term reliance on public assistance. Additionally, csc's success in reentry (sir) program, funded by the office of victim services and justice grants and the federal sir arpa initiative, helps returning citizens reintegrate into the community through restorative justice practices and wraparound support that lowers recidivism risks. Each of these targeted programs serves approximately 50 individuals annually.through these combined efforts, csc not only addresses immediate housing, and stability needs but also advances long-term family well-being by connecting clients to employment, education, trauma support, and financial resources. Csc also subgrants funds to the family place, further extending its impact by assisting parents with childcare so they can remain employed and build more secure futures for their families.

The third largest division at csc is our progressive employment program, totaling $106,932 in expenses. This program serves as a core workforce development initiative, supporting over 100 individuals each year in securing employment. The program goes beyond job placement by providing intensive case management to assist participants with job retention milestones at 30, 90, 180, 270, and 365 days, and by helping clients achieve educational, training, and financial goals.a unique component of the program is the thinking for a change curriculum, delivered through a three-week course held two to three times annually, which combines cognitive behavioral approaches and social skills development to support clients in adjusting to the workforce, managing relationships, and improving mental health, all critical factors in sustaining employment.while funded by approximately $100,000 annually through upo, the progressive employment program is deeply embedded across csc's broader service network. It complements programs such as success in reentry for returning citizens and rapid rehousing services that help families and youth exit homelessness, thereby addressing barriers to employment holistically.participants also receive support through financial education workshops focused on budgeting, money management, and credit improvement, and benefit from partnerships that provide access to entrepreneurship training. This integrated approach helps clients stabilize their lives, build long-term economic security, and thrive in the workforce.