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We support families with safe, stable, community-based care.

Intrinsic Home Care provides Department of Child Services (DCS) Community-Based 380 Services designed to support child safety, strengthen families, and promote stability within the home and community. Our services are delivered using trauma-informed, family-centered practices that align with DCS expectations and case plan goals.

Day Reporting Services (380)

Program Description
Intrinsic Home Care’s Day Reporting Services provide structured, supportive programming for youth who need accountability, skill-building, and behavioral support while remaining in their community. Services focus on education support, social skills development, and positive decision-making to reduce risk behaviors and prevent more restrictive placements. Youth receive consistent guidance in a safe, supervised setting aligned with DCS goals.

Service Focus and Objectives:

  • Provide structured daily supervision and accountability for youth
  • Support academic engagement and educational continuity
  • Build social, emotional, and behavioral skills
  • Reduce risk behaviors and prevent more restrictive placements
  • Promote positive decision-making and community engagement

Program Outcomes:

  • Improved behavior and compliance with case plan expectations
  • Increased school participation or academic progress
  • Development of life skills that support long-term success
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Homemaker Parent Aid (380)

Program Description
Our Homemaker Parent Aid services help families build and maintain a safe, stable home environment. Staff work directly with parents to strengthen daily living skills, improve parenting practices, and address challenges that may impact child well-being. Services are tailored to each family’s needs and focus on promoting independence, stability, and long-term success within the home.

Service Focus and Objectives:

  • Strengthen household stability and daily living routines
  • Support parents in developing safe and structured home environments
  • Improve parenting skills and age-appropriate expectations
  • Assist families with organization, budgeting, and home safety
  • Provide crisis support and problem-solving guidance as needed

Program Outcomes:

  • Increased family stability and reduced risk of child removal
  • Improved parenting confidence and household management skills
  • Enhanced ability to meet children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs
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Supervised Parenting Time (380)

Program Description
Intrinsic Home Care’s Supervised Parenting Time services provide safe, structured visits between parents and children when supervision is required by DCS or the court. Visits are facilitated by trained staff who focus on child safety while supporting positive parent-child interactions. Families receive guidance that encourages healthy communication, nurturing behaviors, and skill development to support reunification and permanency goals.

Service Focus and Objectives:

  • Ensure child safety during parent-child visits as ordered by DCS or the court
  • Support healthy and positive parent-child interactions
  • Strengthen parenting skills through real-time coaching and modeling
  • Promote consistent visitation that supports permanency and reunification goals
  • Observe and document family interactions to support case planning

Program Outcomes:

  • Improved parent engagement and consistency in visits
  • Increased use of age-appropriate and nurturing parenting strategies
  • Support for gradual progression toward less restrictive visitation when appropriate
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How to Get Started

Starting care is simple and stress-free.

[ STEP 1 ]

Contact Us

Call 219-961-2560 or 312-967-3177

Email info@intrinsichomecare.com

[ STEP 2 ]

Free In-Home Assessment

We schedule a complimentary assessment to understand needs, preferences, and care goals.

[ STEP 3 ]

Personalized Care Plan

Our team creates a customized care plan and matches you with a qualified caregiver.

[ STEP 4 ]

Begin Care

Services start quickly with ongoing communication and regular follow-ups.