The FCT Foundation

Family Centered Treatment Foundation, Inc.  is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping families together and children safe at home.

Family Centered Treatment Foundation (FCTF) is the owner of an evidence based family preservation treatment model, Family Centered Treatment (FCT) and the related training program, Wheels of Change.

FCTF licenses family preservation agencies that meet the stringent criteria necessary to provide Family Centered Treatment.

When agencies are licensed as a provider of FCT, FCTF provides the Wheels of Change online and field based competency training program, fidelity oversight of the implementation of FCT, and program evaluation related to FCT. For over 25 years the FCT Foundation has been proud to assist organizations in enhancing their service deliver over 25,000 families!

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The Family Centered Treatment model is recognized as the global leader in family preservation services.

Belief Statement

The FCT Foundation emphasizes evidence-based practice, underscoring the role of research and data in shaping effective clinical guidelines. The goal is to ensure interventions are grounded in proven methods, so outcomes are consistently strengthened.

They recognize that well‑intended theories and guidelines can be underdeveloped or unevenly applied in real-world settings. By prioritizing evidence-based approaches, the Foundation works to close this gap—supporting the development and refinement of practices that are both sound in theory and effective in application. This focus helps scale successful programs and improve consistency and quality across clinical settings.