Family Service & Children's Aid
MAIN OFFICE   330 West Michigan   Jackson  MI  49201    517-787-7920   Fax 517-787-2440
FIELD OFFICE  3266 N. Adrian Highway   Adrian  MI 49221    517-263-2625   Fax 517-263-7369


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  Born Free
   

Born Free is a program dedicated to providing treatment support and assistance to women struggling to overcome a substance abuse problem. The program's goal is to help strengthen the total family in the process. Born Free is open to all women, including pregnant women and their newborns, women with children of any age, as well as women without children.

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    Goals of Born Free......
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   To build stronger families
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   To get children off to a healthier start
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   To improve parenting skills
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   To have healthy babies born to healthy mothers
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   To forge mother/child bonds to last a lifetime
    The Atmosphere......
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Warm, supportive, nurturing environment
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Master's level therapists
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   On-site childcare
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Group and individual therapy
    Topics Covered......
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Entering the process of recovery from addiction
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   How to remain drug & alcohol free
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Integrating the principles of a 12-step recovery program into daily life
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Introduction to Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Alanon
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Scheduling medical care including prenatal and well-baby checkups
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Parenting skills training
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Assistance with meeting basic needs
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Networking with other local agencies that serve women and children
Cost......
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Born Free accepts Medicaid and some private insurances.
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Funding is also available for those who lack insurance.

Contact......
bd14581_.gif (206 bytes)   Born Free at (517) 782-9905 to schedule an appointment.
At the appointment, the case manager talks with women about their family background, alcohol and drug histories and any other special needs they may have in order to make an appropriate referral. Transportation support is available, and child care is provided.

For more information call 517.782.9905 or 517.787.7920.
   

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