Contact
Karen M. Robinson, BA, CSW
E-mail: krobinson@ucnj.org
Phone: 908-558- 2526
Address: 1143-1145 East Jersey Street, 4th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Isana Pearson
E-mail: isana.Pearson@ucnj.org
Phone: 908-558-2528
Address: 1143-1145 East Jersey Street, 4th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
About
The Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU) is a legislatively mandated program for families experiencing family conflict, runaway behavior, truancy, minor delinquency, threat to safety issues, and human trafficking within the family unit warranting intervention. The goal is to mediate the immediate crisis and make recommendations to prevent involvement or further involvement with the court. When all appropriate resources have been utilized, and the family is still in crisis, FCIU has the option of filing a Family Crisis Petition with Family Court. This program has 24/7 response capability.
Targeted Population: Union County Youth under 18 years old
Point of Continuum: Diversion
Hours: Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with late nights until 7pm Mondays and Tuesdays. Crisis calls have 24/7 response capability.
Youth can be referred by: Police, Court, Social Service Agencies, Families, Community, and Schools
