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This national, evidence-based, two-generation therapeutic model works to support the mental health and relationship of caregivers and families with young children. Child First provides intensive, home-based mental health services that support children and their families who face major adversity. The interventions build resilience and promote healing to prevent the damaging effects of poverty, trauma, abuse, neglect and chronic stress.

  • Individual, family and child/parent psychotherapeutic intervention
  • Care coordination
  • Case management

Contact Us

Address:

4601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Eligibility Criteria

Caregivers must have at least one child in the home under 5 years old, and/or be pregnant

Live in Philadelphia

Referral Process

Youth or parents can enroll directly or may be connected through their school. Send completed referral forms to childfirst@phmc.org or by confidential fax at 267.592.4068.

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Serving Philadelphia