The Cradle Won't Fall -- Austin Recovery Provides New Home for Family Connections CRADLES Program

Because we both serve a unique substance abuse population, it's a real advantage for us to be with Austin Recovery. It puts us in direct daily contact with our primary population. Program serves women in Travis County who are either pregnant or have a child under the age of six that are considered high risk for abandonment or separation from their mothers. The majority of our mothers have substance abuse issues, said Rivera...Program are assigned a case manager who works with them to create a plan to address the needs of the children and the family...Travis County is the only county in Texas to provide these services through an Abandoned Infants Assistance grant...Many do not have the support at home to stay clean and provide a healthy environment for their children...Austin Recovery had support from community leaders, including Representative Lloyd Doggett who provided a letter of support in the transfer process. Established in 1967, Austin Recovery has been an integral part of the Travis County Family Drug Treatment Court providing 90-days of drug and alcohol rehab to mothers of young children. Austin Recovery's Family House program allows mothers to bring two children under the age of six with them into treatment, said Austin Recovery CEO Jonathan Ross. Treating the moms and reuniting them with their families while in treatment allows us to work with them on parenting skills and the everyday stressors that make parenthood challenging. Program under the same roof as we can provide their and our clients seamless care and services. # # # Contact We're here to help.