The Parent and Adolescent Support Services (PASS) program assists youth, 10 to 17 years old, who are engaging in behaviors such as skipping school (truancy), leaving home without permission, not returning home by curfew, and/or exhibiting extreme disobedience in and/or outside the home. PASS provides early intervention services to the youth and families it serves with the ultimate goal of keeping youth out of the juvenile justice and/or child welfare systems by reducing or eliminating these behaviors.
The PASS program consists of three (3) unique programs: PASS Intensive Case Management (ICM), PASS Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and the PASS Crisis and Stabilization Team (PCAST).
The PASS program partners with the Department of Behavioral Health to provide evidence-based or evidence-supported interventions to include the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) case management model and Functional Family Therapy for family counseling.
PASS Intensive Case Management (ICM)
PASS ICM uses the Transition to Independence Process in partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health, a case management system for older youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. All youth receiving PASS ICM services have access to community support services such as mentoring, tutoring, and after-school programming. Referrals to PASS ICM can be made via email or by using the referral form. Visit the PASS Intensive Case Management (ICM) page for more program information.
PASS Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
FFT is a short-term (3-6 months) family counseling service that aims to reduce a young person's referring behavior. FFT addresses referring behaviors such as extreme disobedience, truancy, curfew violations, leaving home without permission, and other legal involvement. Therapists meet with both Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and young person at least once a week to address behaviors. Family therapy sessions are offered in the home, community, or office settings. Referrals to FFT can be made via email or by using the referral form. Visit the PASS Functional Family Therapy (FFT) page for more program information.
PASS Crisis Stabilization Team (PCAST)
PCAST is a community-based program that offers intensive short-term (90-120 days) case management services to decrease behavioral health crises that may lead to unnecessary hospitalizations or out-of-home placement. Case managers meet with the young person up to four times a week. Case managers also coordinate services with caregivers and other relevant parties to implement safety plans. Referrals can be made via email or by using the referral form. Visit the PASS Crisis and Stabilization Team (PCAST) page for more program information.
Eligibility
PASS is a voluntary program open to families of DC youth, 10 to 17 years old. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and the young person must commit to participating in the case planning process and in recommended services. Families are not eligible for PASS if they have an open case with the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) or if the young person has an active case with Court Social Services (CSS) or the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS).
Referrals
Referrals to PASS can be made using this referral form – or by email, fax or phone using the contact information below.
If you have questions about the PASS program, please send an email to: [email protected].
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Phone: (202) 698-4334
Fax: (202) 478-5747
TTY: 711