In October 2004, a unit within Erie County Department of Mental Health was created (Family Voices Network of Erie County) to address the needs of children and youth (age 5-17) experiencing complex serious mental health challenges. Erie County implemented the “Wraparound Initiative” under Family Voices Network of Erie County. Family Voices Network is a collaboration of Departments of Social Services and Mental Health. We are a referral process for all children in the Erie County System of Care and one application is used to refer children to appropriate supports and services within the system and our community. Wraparound is the highest level of care offered in Erie County for children, youth and their families with mental health, behavioral health and social challenges.
If you would like to know more about Family Voices Network, please go to their web site http://www.familyvoicesnetwork.org.
