05/14/2026
It takes a village to help children and families thrive.
May is National Foster Care Month, and throughout the month, we’re joining alongside Epworth Children & Family Services and Youth In Need to shed light on the journeys of children, youth, and families involved in foster care.
At FamilyForward, we know support begins long before a child enters foster care. Strong families need strong communities, and prevention services can make all the difference in helping families stay safely together.
Each week this month, we’ll be highlighting one of the organizations in our consortium helping strengthen the continuum of care for children and families at every stage of their journey. This week, we’re highlighting Epworth Children & Family Services and the critical role prevention and early intervention services play in supporting children and families.
“When communities show up early with support, families are stronger and children are safer,” said Venita Govan, PhD, Interim President and CEO of Epworth Children & Family Services.
Through Epworth’s Family Support Network (FSN), families receive free in-home therapy, parenting support, and personalized guidance designed to help families navigate challenges safely and successfully at home.
Therapists meet weekly with families in their homes, virtually, or in the community to help build parenting skills, reduce stress, strengthen family relationships, and connect families to additional resources and support.
For more than 100 years, organizations like Epworth Children & Family Services, FamilyForward, and Youth In Need have helped strengthen families and support children and youth across our community. In 2025 alone, more than 6,000 children and families were supported through our collective partnership and services.
It truly takes a village. We are proud to stand together in helping create brighter futures for children, youth, and families across our community.
