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The FDSW (caseworker) and family use the Family Development questionnaire and Matrix to assess the family situation and help identify goals. The Matrix consists of 12 life areas that encompass every aspect of a family.
The FDSW (caseworker) and family use the Family Development questionnaire and Matrix to assess the family situation and help identify goals. The Matrix consists of 12 life areas that encompass every aspect of a family.
All families are ranked from 1 to 10 in each life area. The Family Development program is designed to help individuals improve in each of these life areas. One of the goals of the program is to move families up the scale in as many life areas as possible.
If your family finds that it has needs or desires in any of these areas, Brightpoint Family Development can help. The program offers tremendous knowledge and experience in dealing with issues in each area. After the Matrix is complete, the next step is to determine your family’s goals. (Oftentimes, families already have goals and contacted Family Development for that purpose.). Then the family and its FDSW will provide referrals, follow-up, and supportive services to help accomplish goals.
This program is completely voluntary. Families may quit the program anytime, or stay in for up to five years. Families must meet with their FDSW regularly; they can decide how often that is. But the most important thing is, families must be motivated to improve their standard of living. The harder families work while they’re in the program the more they’ll get out of it.
Brightpoint’s primary service area includes Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, St. Joseph, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties. Some programs are available in additional counties. Please refer to program pages for areas covered.
You can contact Brightpoint by calling our main office at (260) 423-3546 or toll free at (800) 589-3506, or by filling out the contact form on our website.
The application process varies by program. Most applications are available on our website through a program’s page. Applications may be submitted online or dropped off at one of our locations.
Eligibility criteria vary depending on the specific program. We offer a range of services for children, families, veterans, and individuals in need. Eligibility may be based on income, family size, residency, and other factors. To determine your eligibility for a particular program, visit the individual program pages.
Each program is different. Guidelines are often established by the funding sources. Many Brightpoint programs are income-eligible based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Brightpoint receives funding from a combination of federal, state, and private sources.
No, although we receive state and federal funding, we are NOT a government entity. We are a private non-profit organization.
Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Steuben, Whitley, and Noble.
Contact Brightpoint at (260) 423-3546 to complete referral with a Family Development staff member. Referrals may also come from the local United Way 211.
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