FFT LLC brings Functional Family Therapy (FFT) to over 40,000 families a year across the globe that are at risk of involvement in the justice and child welfare systems and/or gangs. To maintain positive outcomes, we provide clinical oversight and ongoing research to ensure that all FFT providers adhere to the evidence-based practice standards. 

Did you know? Functional Family Therapy is one of just three programs recognized as a well-established intervention by the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

Treatment Outcomes

Studies show that of youth who participated in FFT treatment,

have no new offenses 18 months post-referral1

have no drug charges 18 months post-referral1

attend school/work at treatment close2

1 Gottfredson, Kearley, Thornberry, Slothower, Devlin & Fader, 2018 
2 Robbins and Midouhas,2021

 

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 FFT is a Well-Supported Program Under the FFPSA

 The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) allows states to use federal funds on child welfare prevention programs that are supported by The Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. FFT is a well-supported evidence-based program—the highest program ranking offered by the clearinghouse. 

Cost Savings

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SAVED PER FAMILY

Evidence-based programs have been shown to successfully treat delinquent youth in the community & decrease out of home placement costs between $1,300 and $5,000 per family per year, while incarcerating just one youth will cost over $50,000 per year with the likelihood of poorer outcomes for both the youth & their family.


- From Evidence Based Practices for Juvenile Justice Reform in Louisiana (2010)

STATEWIDE OUTCOMES
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$67M

Total Saved

 FFT produces an estimated $67,375,675 economic benefit for the State of Pennsylvania through reductions in crime1

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$18.98

SAVED PER $

For every dollar spent on FFT in Washington, $18.98 is saved through reductions in felony recidivism2.

1 Rhoades, Campbell, Bumbarger (2011)

2 Washington State Institute for Public Policy (2011)

Recognition

FFT’s high rates of effectiveness have been recognized by:

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The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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American Youth Policy Forum

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US Department of Justice

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The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare

"FFT is different from other intervention programs or therapy models because it focuses on the behavior patterns within the entire family system, looks at the “why” behind behaviors, and incorporates skills tailored to each individual family. When we explain what FFT is, [families] become excited to engage in the program because they see how this program will benefit everyone in the family. They start to understand that their goal is to change behaviors within the family that haven’t been working for them in the past. FFT works not only to reduce recidivism, but also to improve family relationships. "

Mike, Four Oaks, Cedar Rapids, IA

"South Community Behavioral Healthcare has partnered with FFT LLC for over eight years to provide the FFT intervention to more than 1,300 Juvenile Court involved families in Montgomery County, Ohio. Families have been positively impacted by FFT in many ways, including improved family functioning and reduced recidivism, which has created lasting impact in our community."

Jackie Price, FFT Supervisor

"FFT LLC has provided excellent training and supervision. They have supported implementation with particular attention to the needs of the UK context and there are now a growing number of successful teams within the UK. We have been impressed and inspired by the changes that have occurred for families. FFT has improved outcomes for children and young people at risk of care and custody and has given families who have felt overwhelmed and hopeless new beginnings and new possibilities. More UK based FFT teams can only be a good thing for families and communities."

Joanna Pearse, Consultant Systemic Psychotherapist

"The value and benefits of FFT are endless. Our stakeholders and community partners have been especially impressed with our ability to engage families quickly and start services promptly. BAYS FFT programs (6 in total), from first contact to first session, average approximately 7 days, and our program locations range from large metropolitan areas to rural areas. That speaks directly to the unique approach FFT takes to engagement, making FFT stand out amongst other traditional services. In addition to engaging families quickly and promptly, FFT’s framework of engagement has been impactful with families most resistant to treatment. Regular feedback we receive from both families and community partners is our unique ability to engage families through a high level of consistency, effort, and authentic dedication. "

Christine, BAYS, Florida

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