Whatever It Takes

Whatever It Takes (WIT) is a “Meet Me Where I Am” direct service program that provides intensive in-home and community-based support to high-need children and families who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues that are causing significant distress. WIT is a guardian-driven program that assists in keeping children in their natural environment by reducing/preventing OOH (Out-of-home) placements, creating independence and stability in the home while finding Natural Supports to replace formal services. WIT utilizes a Positive Behavior Support Approach that incorporates the family culture, ABA principles, and assessments to identify skill deficits and underlying needs of the child and family that will help children and families develop communication, problem-solving, and coping skills to promote more sustainable outcomes. 

Founding Premises

WIT Targets Young Persons Who Are:

  • Currently residing in out of state treatment facilities
  • In or being considered for a level 1 residential treatment facility
  • In or being considered for hospitalization
  • In or being considered for group homes/shelters
  • In or being considered for juvenile detention

WIT Program Goals:

  • Keeping youth in the community and reducing/preventing out of home placements
  • Creating independence and stability in the home
  • Finding natural supports to replace paid services

Locations

Touchstone’s WIT program is available throughout Maricopa County. Please visit our contact page to find the nearest Touchstone Center to you.