PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
PFC exists to help those youth stay in and benefit from the partner organization, expand the youth’s positive supports and decrease the need for costly, high-end services, such as school suspension, juvenile detention or foster care. Of youth participating in Partnership for Children:

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meet their personal goals and stay at their partner organization
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develop a stronger support system
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avoid or reduce utilization of high-end services
What does PFC do?
PFC is a group of youth serving organizations in Elkhart County, Indiana that work together to provide early assessment, support and intervention to children and youth struggling with behavioral or emotional challenges.
PFC staff are trained mental health professionals who work with youth enrolled in our partner agencies. After an initial referral and screening process, youth and families are linked to the services and supports that they choose. If a youth and family’s needs are short-term then PFC staff are available to provide brief services directly. If a youth and family indicate that longer-term support is needed, then PFC staff assist with linking them to those services and supports.
Additionally, PFC trains all staff at our partner organizations in topics such as Youth Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, childhood trauma and other important aspects of youth mental health.
History of PFC
Partnership for Children was an idea born from The SOURCE, Elkhart County’s system of care. Leaders wanted to replicate wraparound, a model that puts families at the center of treatment and “wraps” them in support.
United in their common desire to improve the lives of children and families, and thanks to an initial grant from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, leaders of these organizations came together to launch Partnership for Children in 2015. Thanks to continued support from the Community Foundation, the Oaklawn Foundation, financial partners Rober Weed Corporation, Everence, Ancon Construction, Lake City Bank and others, the Partnership continues to thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions about PFC
How can my child join PFC?
My child has been referred to PFC. Now what?
You and your family are expert members of the team. Meet the rest of the team here!
How much does PFC cost?
My organization wants to join PFC.
Still have questions?
Contact us at pfc@oaklawn.org or 574-349-8908.
Making a Referral
PFC Partner Resources
PFC Referral Quick Reference
PFC Referral Form
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
PFC Release of Information
PFC Poster
Meet the PFC Team (English and Spanish)
A flyer in English to share with parents and caregivers when explaining PFC to them.
PFC Partner Monthly Foundational Trainings
PFC Partners have access to monthly trainings on children’s mental health. Trainings are sponsored by The SOURCE and PFC as part of Oaklawn. For details and registration links, see The SOURCE’s training page. For recordings of past videos, see below.
Teen Mental Health & Wellness: Managing Stress
15 minute view
Returning to Calm After Big Feelings: Self-Regulation for Children
14 minute view
Building Connections through Play
17 minute view
Developing Empathy in Children
8 minute view
Trauma Informed Environment for Children
14 minute view
Cultural Competency
1 hour & 15 min view
Cultural Competency Part 2: Working with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Parents
1 hour & 35 min view
Family Engagement
1 hour & 5 min view

CALL TO ACTION
If you or your child need help or have questions, check out our list of community resources and remember,
IT’S OK TO ASK!
IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY CALL 911 or GO TO NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM
For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline call 988 or text the word ‘home’ to 741741 for Crisis Text Line.