Palladia has been a leader in recognizing that all family members are part of an individual’s treatment and recovery. Palladia has pioneered models of residential services specifically designed for women and children. Palladia has also been at the forefront of treatment providers offering enriched and supportive services to the children impacted by substance abuse and family violence. When appropriate, we assist parents in reunifying with children from whom they have been separated.

In advocating for a more family-focused approach to substance abuse treatment, Palladia organized an extremely successful conference in October of 2004, entitled “A Better Future for Our Children: Collaborative Approaches to Working with Substance-Affected Families.” The conference featured New York City commissioners and national experts. Proceedings and the conference's Briefing Paper are currently available here.

Palladia also pioneered one of the first residential treatment programs for women struggling with both substance abuse and mental illness and their young children at the Albert and Mildred Dreitzer Women + Children’s Treatment Center.

Another example of Palladia’s commitment to family-focused treatment is a special child visiting room at Starhill. This child-friendly space enhances visits between parents in residential treatment and their children residing in the community.

Palladia is also participating in an innovative new collaboration with New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). The Clinical Consultation Program places teams of Palladia experts in ACS field offices in the Bronx to assist caseworkers in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, and domestic violence.

Palladia has launched two specialized child care centers: Palladia’s Stratford Early Learning Center, located at Stratford House, and the unique new Early Head Start Program at Dreitzer Women and Children’s Treatment Center.

Palladia provides permanent supportive housing for over 100 families in four programs with comprehensive services: Stratford House, Dreitzer House, Cedar Tremont (for families headed by a person with HIV), and our scattered site housing.

In working with domestic violence victims, Palladia helps mothers find safety and shelter for themselves and all of their children at Aegis and Athena House.