The Priority Center

Services for Families with Young Children (SFYC)

Services for Families with Young Children (SFYC) is a three-six month program for parents/guardians with young children based at The Priority Center. The Priority Center works with families helping to support them in fostering a safe and nurturing home environment for children. The SFYC program assists families in Orange County with children ages 0-8, in reducing barriers to medical care and early childhood mental health services in order to provide them with the healthiest start in life. This program focuses on identifying developmental delays and behavioral issues at the earliest age possible and then links families to appropriate services and support. Our highly trained staff will screen your child in your home and work with your family to provide an individualized plan of services to meet any needs that are identified. Our program has built relationships with community partners in the areas of early childhood care and education providers, pediatricians, and community- based organizations. We partner with each other to work with families of young children creating a wider safety net to access resources. https://theprioritycenter.org/program/services-for-families-with-young-children/

Infant and Toddler Home Visiting Program

The Infant-Toddler Home Visitation Program provides up to two years of services for families with children 0-3 years of age. The program utilizes the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum. PAT is an early childhood home visiting program designed to help parents learn more about parenting, support their child’s development, and help with the challenges of parenting. Services also include connections to community resources, group connections with other parents, developmental screenings, and improvements in family well-being. Services are provided (at no cost) in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. https://theprioritycenter.org/program/infant-toddler-home-visitation-program/

Basic Needs

Working in close collaboration with the Orange County Social Services Agency, the Basic Needs team responds directly to referrals from social workers who request items needed for foster care placements or to help children remain safe in their homes. The team processes, organizes, and distributes critical resources including cribs, beds and bedding, pack-and-plays, car seats, diapers, clothing, food, home-safety equipment (smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, cabinet locks, and window/door alarms), refrigerators, and many other essential basic-needs items. For over two decades, our Basic Needs Program has served as a vital safety net for children across Orange County and surrounding regions, ensuring they have access to the basic resources required for safe, stable, and healthy living environments. Basic Needs also hosts community events such as food, clothing, and hygiene drives, and volunteer opportunities preparing items for distribution. https://theprioritycenter.org/program/basic-needs/

In-Home Crisis Stabilization (IHCS)

The In-Home Crisis Stabilization program (IHCS) is a 21-day field-based crisis intervention program that supports children aged five and older, and their families or support system in Orange County during a mental health crisis. We recognize families/support systems also need guidance and education, empowering them to become effective and supportive caregivers for their loved ones. The program is designed to prevent psychiatric hospitalization or out of home placement by delivering rapid, trauma-informed care directly in the home, school, or community. The In-Home Crisis Stabilization is the ONLY provider in the area delivering in-home mental health services. The IHCS team consists of licensed clinicians, case managers, and trained parent partners, who respond to crisis referrals within 75minutes. Services include therapeutic intervention, risk assessments, safety planning, family education, and referrals and linkages to long-term mental health and community resources. https://theprioritycenter.org/program/childrens-in-home-crisis-stabilization-program/