Frequently
Asked Questions
What
is Family & Children's Services?
What are Individual,
Family, and Group counseling?
Who is eligible
for services?
Who are the
therapists?
Are visits
confidential?
How much do services cost?
How do I make an appointment?
Does F&CS have an
adoption service?
Can F&CS help businesses
and industry?
How can I help?
What is Family &
Children's Services?
F&CS has been a resource for families and children in the
Tulsa area for more than 80 years. Believing in families and
helping them to build strong foundations for brighter futures
is what we are all about.We
offer a wide variety of counseling, education and prevention
programs designed to strengthen and promote the well-being of
families, children, individuals, and communities.
What
are Individual, Family, and Group counseling?
F&CS uses a results-oriented approach to solving problems.
We serve adults and children on an individual basis, as couples,
as families, and in groups of people with similar issues who
can benefit from each others' experiences. We can help you tap
unrealized resources in generating solutions for many types
of problems. The average number of sessions is four to five
- and sometimes only one.
Who
is eligible for services?
Our professional services are offered regardless of
race, religion, gender, age or income to all who live
or work in the Tulsa Metropolitan Area.
Who
are the therapists?
All our therapy services are provided by a competent staff of
social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional
counselors, and other specialists who hold Master's or Ph.D.
degrees in their specific fields. Staff members are experienced,
licensed, and receive ongoing training and education.
Are
visits confidential?
Absolutely. Our professional services are strictly
confidential. Your presence at the agency and the
issues you discuss are private. Information may be
released only with your written consent or when the
agency is legally mandated to provide such information.
How
much do services cost?
Many of our programs are free of charge to participants. Education
classes vary from $10 to $35. Counseling fees are calculated
by using a sliding fee scale that is based on your total gross
family income and the number of people in your family. Please
notify us if you have health insurance that covers outpatient
counseling or psychotherapy. We will file the claim on your
behalf. Family & Children's Services is a provider for Medicaid,
Medicare and many managed care companies.
How
do I make an appointment?
For Head Start, call (918) 585-3227. For all other programs,
call our Central Office at (918) 587-9471. We have nine offices
located throughout Tulsa and surrounding communities. Hours
vary by location. We offer evening and Saturday appointments
at some locations.
Does
F&CS have an adoption service?
Although F&CS does not offer an adoption service,
we help facilitate the placement of children currently
in foster care into permanent homes. By assisting
with exit interviews and paperwork, we help the Department
of Human Services place children quicker and more
efficiently.
Can
F&CS help businesses and industry?
Yes. Our Speaker's Bureau, Critical Incident Management
Services and Employee Assistance Programs are available
to all area business. Services are individually tailored
to employers' needs and can include seminars, counseling,
employee training, and management consultation.
How
can I help?
You can help make families stronger by volunteering your time
and donations. Visit our Giving
Opportunities section to learn more about how you can help
make a difference for those in need.
