The Family Care Portfolio (also known as the Plan of Safe Care) is a tool designed to support pregnant people and families with complex social needs. It helps families to Coordinate care among multiple providers, Advocate for themselves, Record and store important information, and feel Empowered to take charge of their health and wellbeing.
The goal of a Family CARE Portfolio is to strengthen the family, promote healthy pregnancies and family health, and keep child(ren) safely at home. By utilizing this tool, families can demonstrate and communicate their strengths, needs, and accomplishments.
Who should be involved?
A Family CARE Portfolio should be developed with the family in coordination with all providers involved in their care. This may include health, social or community service providers. Anyone can introduce the Family CARE Portfolio to a family.
Target Populations
Any family can use the Family CARE Portfolio. It is most beneficial for pregnant people and families with complex social needs such as those that:
- need help juggling life tasks
- are engaged in multiple systems of care
- are involved with the child welfare system (or worry about it)
- live in a chaotic home environment
- need support organizing and planning
- struggle with substance use disorder(s)
Providers are encouraged to use the tool with any family they feel could benefit.
Please use this form to request training, technical assistance, and to order materials for the Family CARE Portfolio.