The goal of the Banyan Family Center program is to help children become able to form new attachments, so that they can grow into emotionally healthy, sturdy individuals. The Center also offers families support in their efforts to provide the nurturing soil in which children can establish lasting roots. Professional staff from several disciplines collaborate to offer an array of services designed to address the needs of individual children and their families. Parents are essential partners in this effort, and participate wholly in the planning process. Who The Banyan Family Center provides services to families who reside in Hillsborough County.
Children are pre-school through elementary school level.
Referrals Children and families are referred by the Florida Department of Children and Families counselors, or other community professionals. Referrals are made in writing. Services Services are not time-limited, but are offered as long as there is a need, and the child and family are able and willing to participate. The Banyan Family Center staff reflects the ethnic diversity of our community. Working as a team, they provide individualized, holistic services to children and families.