Family First: Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic

02/24/2025

Dr. Tiffany C. Brown, PsyD at Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic (FFCC) will be offering Assessment services! Forensic Assessment services are not covered by insurance. Please check our webpage for fees and additional information.

***ADHD and Comprehensive Psychological Assessment/Diagnostic Clarification. MAY BE COVERED BY Aetna PPO, BCBS PPO, BLUE CHOICE, AND BLUE SELECT**

DCFS involved clients: Dr. Tiffany is a DCFS contract Psychologist for individuals 13 and up. Comprehensive Psychological Assessment/Diagnostic Clarification might be covered by DCFS. You must have completed and approved a CFS 417 and a CFS 417-C along with supporting documentation to make a referral.

What we offer:
*Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment - A comprehensive evaluation that examines behavioral, emotional, and cognitive patterns to determine if they align with the diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

*Comprehensive Psychological Assessment/Diagnostic Clarification - A thorough and comprehensive evaluation of an individual's psychological, social, mental, intellectual, cognitive, personality, and emotional function to form a clinical conceptualization and produces treatment recommendations.

*Child Custody Evaluation - A Child Custody Evaluation is psychological investigation into a child's home, family environment, background, and other circumstances of a child, which is used by the court system to determine child custody and access to the child. Child Custody Evaluations focus on the psychological best interest of the child.

*Domestic Violence Assessment - During a domestic violence assessment individuals will be interviewed in relation to their history of domestic violence. Assessment will provide domestic violence treatment recommendations.

*FOID Reinstatement Assessment- Evaluates an individual's mental health, behavioral history, and risk factors to determine their suitability for restoring firearm ownership privileges.

*Parenting Capacity Evaluation - A Parenting Capacity Evaluation is a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of a parent's or caregiver's risk for neglect and/or abuse.

*Substance Abuse Assessment - A comprehensive analysis of an individual's substance use history and current substance use to provide treatment recommendations and level of care.

02/16/2025

If you are a DCFS or POS case manager, or you work with DCFS wards and DCFS involved adults this is for you!

I am now a contract psychologist for DCFS!! If you have clients, 13 years old and up, waiting for psychological assessments, I can get them in fairly soon. You'll need to complete, and receive approval, the CFS 417 referral form with the supporting documents. Reach out to me before you submit it so I can give you my provider information.

Dr. Tiffany C. Brown, PsyD
www.familyfirstcounselingclinic.org
773-595-5794

We accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield for most of our therapy services. Please call your insurance company to verify benefits.

12/28/2024

Starting January 2025 Dr. Tiffany C. Brown, PsyD at Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic (FFCC) will be offering Assessment services! Assessment services are not covered by insurance at this time. Please check our webpage for fees and additional information.

What we offer:
*Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment - A comprehensive evaluation that examines behavioral, emotional, and cognitive patterns to determine if they align with the diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

*Comprehensive Psychological Assessment/Diagnostic Clarification - A thorough and comprehensive evaluation of an individual's psychological, social, mental, intellectual, cognitive, personality, and emotional function to form a clinical conceptualization and produces treatment recommendations.

*Child Custody Evaluation (Starting in Feb/March 2025) - A Child Custody Evaluation is psychological investigation into a child's home, family environment, background, and other circumstances of a child, which is used by the court system to determine child custody and access to the child. Child Custody Evaluations focus on the psychological best interest of the child.

*Domestic Violence Assessment - During a domestic violence assessment individuals will be interviewed in relation to their history of domestic violence. Assessment will provide domestic violence treatment recommendations.

*FOID Reinstatement Assessment (Starting in Feb/March 2025)- Evaluates an individual's mental health, behavioral history, and risk factors to determine their suitability for restoring firearm ownership privileges.

*Parenting Capacity Evaluation (Starting in Feb/March 2025) - A Parenting Capacity Evaluation is a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of a parent's or caregiver's risk for neglect and/or abuse.

*Substance Abuse Assessment - A comprehensive analysis of an individual's substance use history and current substance use to provide treatment recommendations and level of care.

10/30/2024

***Last Month in 2024 for Funding, Don't Miss Out***

$1000 fund for Chicago survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. If you received funds in 2023, you could also get funding for 2024. Application appointments open November 1st!

SURVIVOR CRISIS FUND survivor crisis fund The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence established the Survivor Crisis Fund to address critical gaps in the safety net for survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking. Once an application is received, we will review it for eligibility...

10/01/2024

****Today is the day to get an interview appointment!*****

$1000 fund for Chicago survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
If you received funds in 2023, you could also get funding for 2024. Application appointments open October 1st !

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09/26/2024

$1000 fund for Chicago survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
If you received funds in 2023, you could also get funding for 2024. Application appointments open October 1st !
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SURVIVOR CRISIS FUND survivor crisis fund The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence established the Survivor Crisis Fund to address critical gaps in the safety net for survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking. Once an application is received, we will review it for eligibility...

09/25/2024

Court-Based Rental Assistance Program has finally reopened. Folks who have cases pending in Eviction Court can apply for up to $15,000 in back rent and 2 months of future rent, + $500 in court costs. You can direct people here to apply:

IHDA expects extremely high demand for CBRAP assistance and will review completed applications as quickly as possible. Our goal is to notify applicants of funding within 30 to 45 days.Already applied? Check the status of your CBRAP application here. Is your landlord unresponsive? Find information ab...

09/02/2024

$1000 fund for Chicago survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
If you received funds in 2023, you could also get funding for 2024. Application appointments open this month on the 3rd, due to the holiday!
Please share!

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SURVIVOR CRISIS FUND survivor crisis fund The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence established the Survivor Crisis Fund to address critical gaps in the safety net for survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking. Once an application is received, we will review it for eligibility...