Families who are experiencing serious difficulties in managing the behavior of children 10-17 years old for whom they are responsible can seek assistance through the Atlantic County Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU).
FCIU is a legally mandated program that is available 24 hours to intercede in family conflicts and help strengthen the family unit. Its services include short-term crisis stabilization, family assessment, case management, treatment planning and referrals to appropriate community-based services.
FCIU is available to meet in-person by appointment with youth and their families in its Northfield office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments can also be conducted by phone or as a virtual meeting to help de-escalate and resolve family conflicts.
For assistance, please call (609) 645-5861. You may also send an email to family_crisis@aclink.org or send a fax to (609) 594-3752.
Referral forms are available online at www.atlanticcountynj.gov and search “Juvenile/Family Crisis Unit Referral” or click on the link below:
