94% Of Arkansas Participants In Family Centered Treatment Avoided Higher Levels Of Care

Among families discharged from Arkansas' Family Centered Treatment (FCT) initiative during 2025, 94% did not require referral to a higher level of care for behavioral health or family relationship challenges, according to an evaluation reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS). FCT is an intensive, trauma-informed, in-home therapy program designed for families experiencing significant behavioral health and relationship difficulties.

The evaluation included outcomes for more than 500 Arkansas families who received FCT services between January 1 and December 31, 2025. According to the evaluation, approximately 97% of participants reported that the program improved their family life . . .