Empowering parents and strengthening family bonds, Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive, 3 to 5-month, in-home counseling program targeting youth at risk for out-of-home placement. MST counselors visit homes at least twice a week to:* Strengthen family relationships, enabling parents to monitor, protect, and advocate for their children* Develop behavior plans, monitored and reviewed weekly to encourage responsible behavior* Examine the impact of school, peers, DCP&P, probation, and/or the community on the family unit* Devise unique, personalized interventions for significant, sustainable changeMST has effectively addressed issues such as disrespect, disobedience, substance abuse, excessive school truancy, running away, and criminal activity among youth. Counselors provide 24/7 in-home support to families.