Community-Based Emergency Stabilization Care (CB-ESC)
Community-Based Emergency Stabilization Care (CB-ESC) provides comprehensive services to support a positive reunification 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to children and youth experiencing foster care or who are at risk of being removed from their home and primary family.
CB-ESC enhances youth and community safety through individualized care plans created collaboratively with youth, families, and service providers. We also promote placement stability by offering comprehensive support to caregivers, helping them more effectively care for youth with significant needs. Our program reduces placement disruptions and improves youth safety and well-being through intensive support and timely access to essential services.
What are the goals?
The CB-ESC program provides placement stabilization and reunification support by assisting youth in developing more effective communication, coping strategies, and emotional regulation skills.
Average Length
CB-ESC is a short-term program that lasts anywhere from 30 to 45 days. During this time, CB-ESC employees make referrals for the necessary step-down services.
What services do we offer?
24/7 in-home crisis intervention and support services
Case management, including community resource linkage
Parent support services, including behavior management, trauma-responsive guidance, and conflict resolution
Educational advocacy and support
Comprehensive behavioral health services
Who is eligible?
Children and youth ages five years or older who may have extensive histories of abuse, neglect, other forms of victimization, or behavioral health needs and who are experiencing foster care or are at risk of being removed from their home and primary family. CB-ESC referrals are received from Franklin County Children Services and NYAP’s Care Management program.
How can you help?
Become a CB-ESC therapeutic foster parent today and provide a safe and stable home for children and youth with significant needs.
