Homeward Bound Family 1 is a California Department of Education-certified Non-Public Agency (NPA) delivering wrap-informed, therapeutic support for students with IEPs. We partner with schools, SELPAs, charter networks, and IEP teams across California—providing licensed clinicians, statewide service coverage, and cost-saving solutions that prevent residential placement.
Wherever the student is—we go. Wherever the need is—we meet it.
Serving all of California | CDE-Certified NPA | Wrap-Informed | Family-System Experts
We specialize in:
- ERMHS Counseling & Behavioral Support
- Parent Counseling and Training (PCT)
- Behavioral Intervention – Implementation (BII)
- Individual and Family Therapy
- Behavioral Intervention –Design (BID)
- In-Home services and intensives
- Social Work (SW)
- Crisis Management & Parent Education
- Counseling and Guidance (CG)
- Transparent Coordination with SPED Teams
Statewide Support. Family System Expertise. Transparent SPED Collaboration.
At Homeward Bound Family Services, we believe sustainable student outcomes start with the family system. Our team of licensed clinicians brings deep clinical expertise, wrap-informed care, and direct coordination with school professionals to ensure that IEP goals are met with precision and compassion.
We offer:
Full California statewide reach
Transparent, consistent communication with IEP teams
Trauma-informed crisis supports and family education
High-impact services that reduce costs and prevent residential placements
We don’t just plug gaps—we help families and schools build bridges.
Your Reliable, Cost-Saving Mental Health Partner
Schools need partners—not vendors. We provide:
- Rapid statewide deployment of licensed clinicians
- Seamless integration with IEP teams, SPED staff, and service coordinators
- Documentation and billing fully aligned with CDE requirements
- Preventative services that reduce high-cost residential referrals
We understand how to function within the system—bringing emotional and behavioral stabilization to students while keeping teams informed and aligned.
Helping Families Stay Engaged—and Informed
We recognize the stress families face when their child is struggling in school. Our services support parents as full partners in the IEP process.
- Coaching for caregiver advocacy
- In-home strategies to reinforce emotional regulation
- Crisis response and stabilization support
- Transparent reports and inclusion in care plans
Whether you’re a parent, educational rights holder, or SPED advocate, we honor your insight and build wraparound support that includes you at every step.
Statewide, IEP-Aligned Mental Health & Wraparound Services
ERMHS Counseling & Therapeutic Services
- Individual & group mental health counseling
- Family systems therapy rooted in wraparound principles
- Goal-aligned progress monitoring and documentation
- Safety/crisis planning and emotional regulation skills
Family Engagement & Coaching
- Parent-focused education and support
- Family therapy to strengthen school-home collaboration
- Support navigating IEPs, school culture, and conflict resolution
- Equipping caregivers to advocate effectively within SPED teams
Crisis Management & Stabilization
- Rapid clinical intervention in school or home settings
- Functional assessments and short-term stabilization plans
- Coaching caregivers through emotional and behavioral de-escalation
Collaborative Communication with Schools
- Clear coordination with case managers, psychologists, and IEP teams
- Regular updates, progress reports, and real-time team input
- Culture of transparency and accountability
- Equipping caregivers to advocate effectively within SPED teams
Our interventions are designed to reduce out-of-home placements by stabilizing youth and supporting caregivers early and effectively.
Simple. Fast. Collaborative.
For Schools, SELPAs & Charter Teams
Submit a referral form with student’s IEP and service request
Our admin team will coordinate staffing and service timeline
Clinician assignment within 5–10 school days (pending availability)
For Parents & Advocates
Services must be authorized through an IEP
We’re happy to participate in IEP meetings or provide consultation
