1) What area of the city does the East River Family Strengthening Collaborative serve?

The ERFSC serves all of Ward 7. This includes all of zip code 20019 and parts of 20020. If your zip code is 20020 and you believe you live in Ward 7, give us a call to determine your residency

2) Who do we Serve?

ERFSC serves families and children in Ward 7 who are at risk of child maltreatment; primarily families referred by the Child and Family Services Agency. We also work with a number of self referrals from the community; however, all households must have children to access our services. To reach as many residents as possible who are in crisis situations, ERFSC works closely with the Potomac Region DCHA so that services are more accessible to public housing residents

3) What services do ERFSC provide?

ERFSC provides services that either directly or indirectly enhance family functioning in the Ward 7 community. These services include but are not limited to: case management, parenting empowerment, adolescent services, crisis intervention, housing assistance, fatherhood support, youth activities, community engagement, capacity building and technical assistance, Adoption Resource Outreach.

4) How may a family receive services from ERFSC?

By calling our intake office at (202) 397-7300 ext. 107, potential applicants will be able to schedule an appointment with our Intake Specialist. Our office hours are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. You should feel free to drop in but generally appointments are preferred as the Intake Specialist may be meeting with another client if you come in without an appointment.

5) What does ERFSC charge for its services?

All of our services are free to our clients.

6) How is ERFSC funded?

Our primary source of funding is from the District's Child and Family Services Agency. We do have funding from the Community Partnership for the Prevention of the Homeless, the Department of Human Services and several foundations.

7) How may I help East River Family Strengthening Collaborative?

You can feel free to make a charitable contribution towards the support of families and children in Ward 7 or you may choose to become a member of the collaborative.