The purpose of the Roselle Family Success Center is to strengthen families and neighborhoods by developing networks of family services that result in preventing substance abuse, child abuse and neglect. We strive to build connections within and between families and the community. This community-based, family-focused center provides an array of essential services, including prevention, family support and early intervention. Prevention is structured as follows:

Primary prevention targets the general population and offers services and activities before any signs of undesired behaviors may be present; no screening occurs.

Secondary prevention is directed at those who are “at risk” of possibly maltreating or neglecting children. Determining who is at risk is based on etiological studies of why maltreatment may occur. Secondary prevention efforts and services are also provided before child abuse or neglect occur.

Teriary prevention is provided after maltreatment has occurred, to reduce the impact of maltreatment and avoid future abuse. Tertiary prevention is treatment, working with children who have been abused or working with families where abuse has occurred. Public resources have primarily gone into tertiary/treatment programs rather than primary or secondary prevention programs. Tertiary efforts are most often the focus of research efforts in child maltreatment.

—Standards for Prevention Programs: Building Success through Family Support

Mission Statement

The Roselle Family Success Center is a family centered, support resource within the community to provide empowerment, education and a friendly environment to all Roselle families. The center is a tru advocate of family goals while encouraging success with ones self.