Sexual abuse affects the whole family. The symptoms of the child directly impact the family. If the parent has been sexually abused, the abuse of the child may bring the adult's problems to the forefront. Myth 5 - Treatment will be expensive, especially if it involves the whole family. FLP is funded so that clients may pay on a sliding scale.
Clients pay what they can afford.
No family will be turned away because of finances. We have no time for therapy. While it is true that therapy takes time, treatment is necessary and essential. Ignoring the need for treatment will only worsen the problem and possibly cause serious long-term consequences for both the child and family. Myth 7 - My family's problems are private.