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Serving the youth and families of
Colorado, Fayette, and Austin counties in Texas |
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Program Director:
Christina Hausenfluke
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The goal of STAR
Services is to provide timely and appropriate assistance to youth
and families, to reduce at-risk situations, to stabilize the family, and
support parents.
Youth and/or parents may access services directly.
The STAR program gives
priority to strengthening the family and keeping it together.
Services Available:
 | Short term family and individual
counseling |
| Youth and parent skills groups |
| 24 hour crisis intervention |
| Non-judgmental support for families in conflict |
| Identification and enhancement of family strengths |
| Assistance in coping with stress and problem solving |
| Parenting support and resources |
| Improved communication and solution building |
| Help with problem solving |
| Child abuse prevention services |
Activities for these services include the
following:
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Short Term Family and Individual Counseling
Counseling for youth ages newborn to 17 years and their families
focuses on resolving family conflict, truancy, juvenile delinquency,
and runaway issues. |
| Youth and Parent Skills
Building Workshops
Topics include Problem Solving, Trust Building, Communication,
Feelings, Identity/Self-Awareness,
Anger Management,
Assertiveness Training, and Parenting
Skills |
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Summer Experiential and Enrichment Programs
Youth learn team building skills, increase self-esteem, practice
social skills, and participate
in
fun activities. |
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Child Abuse Prevention Services
Providing child abuse prevention education to the community through
informational workshops, distribution of prevention information, and
promoting awareness of prevention issues.
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E-mail for information |
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The STAR program is funded by the Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services for Austin,
Colorado, and Fayette Counties. |
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