Our Programs
The Patchwork Agency serves families at every stage of the blended family journey — whether you're choosing to invest in your family proactively or navigating a court or DCF referral. Our programs meet families where they are, offering education, structure, and compassionate support tailored to each family's needs and circumstances.
Open Enrollment Participation
Any family navigating a blended family transition is welcome to participate in our programs — no court order or referral required. Voluntary enrollment is a sign of strength: it reflects a commitment to your family's well-being and a willingness to invest in the tools and knowledge that help blended families thrive from the start.
Open enrollment families have access to the same high-quality, evidence-based curriculum as referred families — with flexible scheduling and no court-reporting requirements.
What's Included
- Family education courses on blended family dynamics, co-parenting communication, and stepparenting roles
- Access to the SMART Steps and Two Families Now evidence-based curricula
- Referrals to licensed counselors for families seeking additional therapeutic support
- Legal process education through our partnership with Legal Access for All
- Flexible scheduling, including virtual participation options
- Affordable sliding-scale pricing to ensure access for every family
The BRIDGE Program
Building Respectful Interactions for Divided Guardianship and Engagement
The BRIDGE Program is our structured, court-aligned track for families navigating the family court or DCF process. It delivers the same evidence-based education as our open enrollment programs, with the addition of formal accountability measures, individualized service planning, and required court or agency reporting where applicable.
Who Is Referred
Referrals are accepted from family court judges, magistrates, DCF case managers, GAL programs, and attorneys for families navigating:
- Court-ordered visitation and parenting plan compliance support
- Dependency and reunification cases
- High-conflict co-parenting stabilization
- DCF-referred family stabilization services
Accountability Measures
The BRIDGE Program includes structured oversight designed to support court and DCF expectations:
- Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) aligned with court orders
- Monthly progress documentation for judicial or DCF review
- Coordination with GALs, DCF case managers, and legal teams
- Intake appointment completed within 5 business days of referral
- Community Impact Requirement
BRIDGE Program Process
For court and DCF referred families, our process is clear, structured, and designed to meet judicial expectations at every step.
Referral Received
Accepted from judicial officers, DCF, GALs, or private counsel.
Intake Appointment
Completed within 5 business days of referral.
Individualized Family Service Plan
Aligned with court orders and each family's objectives.
Ongoing Services & Reporting
Regular contact, documentation, and updates for court or DCF oversight.
Program Duration: 3 to 12 months (based on mandate and progress)