FAMILY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

KCSC’s domestic violence victim assistance program is the first and only accredited Asian domestic violence service provider in the State of Virginia.

KCSC operates a 24/7 domestic violence hotline to assist dv clients in a confidential and time-sensitive manner. KCSC offers a range of linguistically competent and culturally sensitive services to victims of domestic violence to develop and create solutions to stop domestic violence in our community. Services are either provided directly or referrals are made to other collaborating service providers. KCSC also provides many seminars and trainings to the community.

The following services are available:

• Individualized case management
• Counseling
• Legal assistance in collaboration with community legal organizations
• Education on domestic violence-related issues
• Domestic violence prevention seminars and workshops
• KCSC 24/7 domestic violence hotline (1-888-987-4561)

Domestic Violence happens everywhere. (우리 가까이에 존재하는 가정폭력 )

Impact of domestic violence on children (가정폭력의 또다른 피해자, 아이들 )

Judicial/Law Enforcement Responses to Domestic Violence (가정폭력 관련 법률 시스템 )

KCSC Domestic Violence Project Services (워싱턴한인복지센터 가정폭력 프로그램 안내)

 Contact: VA-703-354-6345; MD-240-683-6663

• Family Counseling
• CPS/ Court Ordered Parenting Education: Registration (Click here)
• Court Ordered Anger Management Counseling
• Mental Health Counseling
• Art Therapy
• Mental Health Seminars

Contact: Hoonhei Cho (X106)

The “Home Sweet Home” project is federally funded through the Healthy Marriage and Relationship Initiative of the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Serving the Korean communities of the Washington DC metropolitan area, New York City, NY, and Bergen County, NJ as well as the Chinese and Vietnamese communities of the metro DC area, the Home Sweet Home project consists of five (5) components that help to strengthen marital and family relationships, including:

• Married Couples Workshops consist of sixteen (16) hours of classes, covering the “Mastering the Mysteries of Love” curriculum, developed by renowned psychologists, Drs. Bernard and Louise Guerney and licensed marriage and family therapist, Mary Ortwein. The classes focus on the development of communication skills between partners. Couples learn how to converse more effectively with their spouse without hurting their partners’ feelings.
• Premarital Counseling is for couples who are interested in premarital counseling. Using the Prepare-Enrich curriculum’s online assessment, couples will gain a better understanding of their relationship’s strengths and learn tools to help them address problem areas.
• Family Summer Camp focuses on family cohesion and parenting skills development. Two summer family camp weekends, one for Korean-speaking families and one for Chinese-speaking families, are offered annually. Through outdoor activities, art projects, and many enriching family-building activities, family members develop stronger bonds with each other and all participants learn how to make their relationships healthier and happier.
• Mentoring Program is for married couples. The purpose of this program is for the mentor couples, who have been together in stable and loving relationships, to share their wisdom and know-how with mentee couples, who would benefit from the guidance and support of a more experienced couple. The couples can discuss many helpful topics including parenting skills, tips for better communication between partners, how to manage joint finances, and best practices for balancing work and life especially when you have kids.
• Married Couples Counseling is for couples and families. Using a Prepare-Enrich online assessment, couples are able to identify their current strengths and focus on areas that need more attention. Prepare-Enrich facilitators and KCSC’s HSH counselors provide feedback to help partners understand the results of their assessments, address areas of concern, and practice more effective communications techniques.

Contact Kwangsuk Hutchinson, Mihyang Um for Korean Community; 703-354-6345
Mindy Ni, Haley Huang for Chinese Community; 703-354-6345