Family Works, Inc. is a private, community based agency, founded in 1990 to provide counseling and support services to children and families who are experiencing challenges. Two basic beliefs guide the work of the agency: Raising a family today is increasingly challenging and that no family is without hope. We believe that with therapy, education, and support, family members can learn to solve their problems, thereby lessening their chances of having a child placed out of the home. Or, when placement is necessary, services are utilized to maintain vital family relationships and a smooth transition back to the home. Permanency planning efforts will be utilized for those children who need these services.