The most basic needs of a family in crisis are often unavailable, and caseworkers typically cannot provide the necessities from their personal resources. With the establishment of the Rainbow Room, assistance with the basic needs becomes available. This is instrumental in keeping families together through traumatic times and can be equally critical in developing a helping relationship between work
ers and client families. It is hoped that the temporary supply of these items will prevent the need for a child to be removed from his/her home and come into custody of Child Protective Services. If a child must come into custody, the Rainbow Room is available to offer them new possessions that are clean and just for them to bring to their new place.
